Things You'll Need:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Passport
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Step 1
Obtain a passport before you try to get a retail job on a cruise ship. Many hiring managers will not even schedule an interview unless you confirm that you already have one. Note that it can take approximately six weeks to obtain a passport from your local office, so plan ahead.
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Step 2
Write a friendly, enthusiastic cover letter. You will need to convey a friendly, outgoing demeanor while remaining concise about your objective. By stressing a love for travel and a desire to provide excellent customer service to travelers, you should definitely make a good first impression.
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Step 3
Attach a professional resume to the cover letter. Remember that retail experience may not be as important to a cruise ship director as the right attitude. In addition, being bilingual and well-traveled are considered vital assets when you compose a resume for a job on a cruise ship.
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Step 4
Be as flexible as possible when scheduling an interview for a retail job on a cruise ship. Working abroad requires an open schedule, since you will be away from home for days and weeks at a time. By appearing to have too many ties and connections to your home life, you may be considered unsuitable by a hiring manager.
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Step 5
Use online resources, such as the official website of Carnival Cruise Lines, to find job listings in the retail field (see Resources below). You can search jobs according to travel itinerary and job description. Note that many cruise lines require a small service fee in order to process applications for certain jobs, due to the high demand.
