Tips for Preparing a Winning Cruise Ship Job Application
Neil Maxwell-Keys
It is important when seeking a job in the cruise industry to do lots of research. The Internet is a great tool with lots of information available for the job hunter. You need to learn how to apply, where to apply, what jobs are available, and what skills or experience are needed for the jobs onboard. When doing your research, determine which job appeals to you. Don't just send in an application for "any position available". The cruise line will think that you are only doing this for "fun" and they probably won't take your application seriously. Always remember that ideally cruise lines want serious, committed people who will hopefully stay around for a few contracts. It's okay if this job is only for a year or two whilst you save a bit of money, see the world and have some fun. But don't mention that to the cruise line because it costs good money to keep finding and training new hires that only stay for 6-months! When writing your resume, try to make sure that all of your skills and experience are targeted and worded to meet the requirements of a specific job. For example, if you apply to one cruise line for a job as a Casino Cashier, then everything on your resume should be tailored to back your application up. If at the same time you also apply to a different cruise line for a position as Youth Counselor, then you should adjust your resume by re-arranging and re-wording it slightly to back this different application up. Also consider that if your resume or application package is inaccurate, incomplete, poorly written, or goes to the wrong person, then you may have wasted your time. Each different cruise line job may require a different contact or a different application process. So be sure to read carefully when applying. In summary, finding a job on a cruise ship can require a lot of research, time and effort to seek out the position and company that's right for you. But many crewmembers find that the initial time and effort put into getting such a job is well worth it. After all you do get PAID to see the world, have fun and meet lots of new people of all different nationalities!
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