Cruise Job Applications - Avoid These Two BIG Mistakes

							?There are two huge mistakes applicants make when applying for cruise jobs, leaving
them wondering why they were never hired.

The first big mistake they make is telling a cruise line just how much they want to
travel the world and meet new people.

Well, guess what? Cruise lines are NOT here to make a crewmembers dreams come
true!

The cruise industry is all about the passenger and making sure they have a great value,
fun-filled vacation. The brutal truth is that a cruise line does not really care that you
the job seeker want to travel the world and meet new people.

Instead, all they really care about is what YOU can do for THEM and what value
you'll bring to their paying guests.

Think about this and it will make a lot of sense.

As an example, if you're looking to work in the on board gift shops then focus entirely
on your strong sales and customer service skills. Don't tell them that you can't wait
until the shops are closed so you can get off the ship and explore the world!

Remember, they're NOT here to make YOUR dreams come true. When working on
cruise ships you're there to keep their guests satisfied and make sure they have a great
time.

The second biggest mistake most job seekers make when applying for a cruise job is
NOT following up.

Or, another way of putting it...

Follow up everything!

Look, its simple math. When you follow up on every application you send and every
contact you come across - you are mathematically MAXIMIZING your chances of
getting called for the job interview and ultimately landing your "dream job" of getting
paid to travel the world.

Just sending a follow up email or letter 10 - 14 days after you sent your first
application is an effective method of ensuring your resume is put at the top of the pile
stacked up on the recruiter's desk!

The purpose of the "follow up" letter is to politely inquire about the status of your
application. But it also shows that you're very keen in working for that cruise line and
can often prompt the employer to dig out your original application and send you an
update. In your follow up letter or email, you need to include the following details:

* Your full name
* The date your application was sent
* The position for which you applied
* And don't forget to ask about your "application status".

It's also a good idea to include another copy of your CV/resume.

I think you'll find the extra bit of effort very worthwhile.

Don't forget that the applicants that are offered jobs in the cruise industry are usually
the ones who were persistent and determined in their follow up process.

And you should not be concerned about offending a potential employer with your
persistence. Here's what one cruise job seeker told me yesterday:

"From the time I sent my first application to being offered a job was about 3 months.
And I had to be a little pushy at times, but I did it professionally."

And that's the key right there: "pushy but professional".

Remember this; the cruise job is not usually won by the best resume.

Persistence, passion, commitment and follow up are much more important and
recruiters will always hire those who want it the most.


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Neil Maxwell-Keys is a former crewmember, hiring expert and founder of
WorkOnCruiseShips.com: a website dedicated to showing you how to realize your
dream of landing cruise ship jobs. Get Neils *free* insider's report by visiting =>