How to Get a Cruise Line Job
There are more than 300 types of jobs on cruise ships, according to Cruise Page. These jobs offer the opportunity to travel the world, see sights and earn a steady paycheck. To get a job on a cruise line, you have to do research on positions available and then highlight your qualifications during the application and interview process. Students, retirees and people who want to change their career usually apply for cruise jobs.
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Research the cruise lines. Look at the websites of the major cruise lines to see whether they are hiring. Cruise lines with new ships will be in search of new staff members. The types of programs offered on a certain ship will define whether you are qualified, according to Cruise Page. For example, a cruise ship that offers a spa, salon and fitness center will hire massage therapists, hairstylists and fitness instructors.
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Compare your qualifications against the open positions. Ask yourself if your experiences lend themselves to the required responsibilities of a position. You may need to gain additional skills or certifications before a cruise line will hire you. Knowing a foreign language, being certified in CPR and having experience as a lifeguard could help you get hired.
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Send in your resume. Target your cover letter and resume toward a specific job. Highlight how your experience and skills will translate to success aboard a cruise ship. Do not just list what you have accomplished but how it relates to working for a cruise line. Your cover letter and resume should show exactly what you can contribute to a passenger's experience while on the ship.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply for jobs with cruise lines early and often to increase your chances of getting hired.
Send follow-up letters and resume updates to the companies you have applied to.
Pestering personnel directors of cruise lines with phone calls could hurt your chances of getting an interview.
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