How to Find Jobs on Fishing Boats or Crab Boats
Many people have been inspired to become fishermen and crabbers by televised series and documentaries that have explored this dangerous and hard-working profession. People who are in good health and are not adverse to working long hours under harsh conditions find plentiful opportunities with a careful review of their options. There are many bogus claims and scams surrounding the profession due to its newfound popularity, but these can be avoided by using a few trusted tools.
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Instructions
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Visit the websites of the fisherman job bureaus in the areas in which you wish to work. Alaska is one area that is very popular among fisherman and crab boats, and a few websites offer listings from experienced local boaters.
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Join the membership areas of organizations dedicated to your chosen profession. These should be relatively inexpensive and will provide a wealth of free information as well as subscription services.
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Call the Department of Fish and Game for the state where you will be fishing. They can provide you with a list of licensed boaters who are regularly hiring and have made this information available. They can also confirm the legitimacy of a licensed operator who has made you a job offer.
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Contact boaters directly during normal business hours. Offer to fax a resume and give them information that supports your ability to work in a strenuous environment. Stress any prior fishing or military service experience that you possess.
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Keep an updated resume on websites such as CareerBuilder.com. This way, potential employers can find you and you may direct others to your online resume if they do not have fax machine access.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember to check the time zone difference when cold-calling fishermen who live in Alaska or other regions. Call only during normal business hours and always leave professional-sounding messages.
Never pay for an expensive guide to finding a job or similar service. Most fishermen looking for employees do not pay much, if any, to advertise and can be found easily through free or low-cost services.
