Why can’t I get hired?

Working on a cruise ship is a very popular choice for those seeking a fulfilling and diverse career. Whilst you’ll find, when first looking to secure a job in the industry, there are many candidates applying for the same position; the reality is the competition will be tough. Landing your dream job won’t be easy and in order to be successful, not only will you have to be prepared for the recruitment process; you’ll also need to make sure you stand out from the crowd and are more memorable than other job seekers.

Too many applicants reduce their chances of getting a job, either because they are not prepared, don’t know how to approach recruiters properly, or have applied for jobs for the wrong reasons.

Experience

Make sure you have the right experience and qualifications for the positions that you are interested in applying for. Update your resume to demonstrate your suitability for the job.

Recruiters have only a few seconds to look at your resume so make sure you prepare a clear, brief, informative and well styled resume. If it is difficult to read or find out about you, they simply will not bother. There are thousands of other resumes waiting for their attention.

You cannot be a good Hotel Manager, Cook, Captain and Nurse at the same time so be realistic about what you are experienced in and keep your applications focused. For example:

• if you have some experience in catering, apply for relevant positions within the Food and Beverages department;
• do not apply for senior positions if you have no or little previous experience; and
• do not apply for jobs which require qualifications you don’t hold – you will be wasting your time and the recruiter’s time.

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