Despite its importance, many cruise ship job seekers still mail their resume without a cover letter.

The cover letter is the mechanism you use to dress up your resume, prove your worth to the cruise line, and urge the prospective employer to contact you for an interview.

Not including a cover letter sends out the message that an applicant is lazy, unprofessional and not very interested in the job. Not including a cover letter will kill your chances of an interview - particularly in the cruise line industry.

Here is our step-by-step guide to crafting a winning cover letter, specifically targeted to the cruise line industry. Including a real-life example that you can copy and adapt for yourself.

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