How to Get a Job Working on Boats

Boats require lots of work and there's no reason you can't become one of the people who do it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Research various types of boating jobs. You may decide outboard motor repair appeals to you more than sailboat rigging.
2. Attend training classes. Manufacturers and private companies offer classes in some areas of boat work. A certificate may allow you to start at a higher wage and job title than what you'd get without it.
3. Prepare a resume. Even without training and certificates, a record of favorable job performance could be enough to get you a job.
4. Check the yellow pages under boats and make a list of businesses that offer the type of service you want to perform.
5. Visit the facilities. Don't call and ask if they have any jobs. A secretary might not have as much hiring information as a service manager.
6. Ask workers about working conditions. You won't attract much attention if you walk into a large dealership or boat yard. There's nothing unusual about someone who looks like a customer talking to various workers around the property.
7. Determine who does the hiring. Have a worker point out the boss.
8. Introduce yourself to him or her.
9. Sell yourself. Use whatever strong points you have to convince the boss he or she can't live without you.

Tips & Warnings

• Boat yards and dealerships experience seasonal fluctuations in demand for their services. The best time to look for a job is just before a boom. A little research will help you figure this out.
• The types of boating jobs that are easiest to get often involve tough, manual labor and working around chemicals such as paint and fiberglass. Don't expect a lot of glamour.

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