How to Apply for a Job on a Cruise Ship
Working on a cruise ship affords you the opportunity to travel, see new locations and live together with a diversity of people. Cruise International says, "The benefits of working onboard a cruise ship are endless. Which is why it is the most sought after employment in the tourism industry." There are many people who apply for a job on a cruise ship. One of your goals as an applicant is to stand out and get noticed among the thousands of other applicants.
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Choose a cruise ship job to apply for. The positions include jobs in entertainment, hospitality, personal care and fitness, maintenance or working in the offices of a cruise ship. For more information on cruise ship jobs, refer to "Cruise Jobs Descriptions" (see Resources for a link). As reported at Free Guide to Cruise Ship Jobs, "Apply for specific jobs. Don't just send an application for "any position available." Decide if you want a part time or seasonal job or if you want a full-time position.
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Research the cruise line that interests you by thoroughly reading the information on their website. Visit a travel agent and ask for free brochures and other information. Send for information from the cruise line if an information packet is offered. Research where the cruise line sails to and how long the cruises are.
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Create a cover letter and a resume. As reported at bdjobs.com, "Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is the primary medium of presenting yourself as a candidate for a job to a prospective employer." Your cover letter and resume are especially important when it comes to landing a cruise ship job, because the available jobs are not numerous, and you are competing with many applicants. Says Free Guide to Cruise Ship Jobs, "Recruitment agents and cruise companies get thousands of resumes every month. Because there are not too many positions available, the majority of resumes are put aside. If you want to get the job on a cruise liner, you must have a good resume/curriculum vitae." For more information on building a cover letter and a resume for a cruise ship job, refer to " A Good Resume for a Good Cruise Line Job" (see Resources). In addition to the resume, fill out the application. Complete every question and avoid leaving information blank. If a question does not apply to you, indicate that the question is not applicable with the letters N/A in caps. Submit your cover letter, resume and application.
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Fill out an application in addition to the resume. Complete every question and avoid leaving information blank. If a question does not apply to you, indicate that the question is not applicable with the letters N/A in caps. Submit your cover letter, resume and application.
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Arrive for your interview early if you are invited to interview. As reported at Life Tips, "Not only should you arrive on time for an interview, but you should try to arrive 15 minutes early." Dress professionally, smile, show enthusiasm for the job and look the interviewer in the eyes. For more information on how to prepare for a job interview, refer to "Preparing for a Job Interview Tips" (see Resources). You will receive a Letter of Employment if the cruise line is interested in hiring you.
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Tips & Warnings
As reported at CruiseLineJobs.com, "For on-board cruise ship jobs, cruise lines often hire a month to two weeks before a ship will leave port so that's the best time to apply for these positions."
To work on a cruise line, make sure you have a valid passport.
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