Do You Have the Skills Needed to Work on Do You Have the Skills Needed to Work on Cruise Ships?
If it’s your dream to work on cruise ships, find out first what jobs are available and which ones you are qualified to apply for. Certain jobs will require a high level of qualifications or specialized training such as disc jockeys, fitness instructors, dancers or youth counsellors.
Other jobs, however, require little or no qualifications or even experience, so don’t be put off applying for cruise line employment if you’re certain this is the career for you. Although many people believe it’s impossible to break into the industry without prior experience, this just isn’t true.
Thousands of people have successfully gained employment without specific skills, qualifications or work experience. There are many jobs that can easily be carried out using non-vocational skills and full training will be provided onboard.
Most people fail to land work on cruise ships not because of their lack of experience but because of their lack of know-how. Make sure you are applying for the position best suited to your abilities and skills and most importantly of all, is learning the knack of selling yourself. Knowing how to do this correctly can easily land you the job you desire!
If you don’t have qualifications or experience, here are some positions you may consider applying for right away:
* Cruise Staff - general people skills
* Casino Cashier - some customer service & cash handling experience
* Social Host - public speaking & people skills
* Gift Shop Associate - some retail or customer service experience
* Shore Excursion Staff - organizational & communication skills
* Bar Waiting Staff - full training provided
* Receptionist - organizational & admin skills
* Internet Manager - some internet experience
* Photographer - full training provided but you must show a genuine interest in photography.
* Cocktail Server - full training provided
* Tour Guide - communication & people skills
* Videographer - full training provided
* Guest Speaker - speaking skills with the ability to talk on a specific subject for an hour.
This isn’t a complete list of cruise ship jobs that can be obtained without qualifications but it gives a general idea.
All jobs onboard require a high level of customer service skills, so if you have this use any experience you have in other areas to get started in the industry. No matter how limited this experience is, if it is marketed in the right way you can get your foot on the cruise line employment ladder.
Many crew members have started their careers in this way and have gone on to enjoy great success. It’s a good idea to accept any job you’re qualified for at the beginning to gain experience. You can then use this to move into another area that you’re particularly interested in working in.
If you possibly can, you might consider gaining a few simple certificates that will greatly enhance your chances of success. Water safety instruction, CPR, or anything related to this area will give you the edge over other applicants when applying for cruise ship vacancies and ensure your resume looks even more impressive!
Classes are easy to find in most locations and there should be ones near you. Usually all that is required is one or two day’s attendance at each course.
For more information, contact the Red Cross for details of water safety courses or CPR training. Alternatively have a look at these websites: americanheart.org or redcross.org.
After reading this article, you’ll realize you already have some of the skills necessary to obtain work on cruise ships, even if you didn’t think so before!
Neil Maxwell-Keys is an ex-crewmember, hiring expert and best-selling author of “Get a Cruise Ship Job!”. Claim Neil’s popular free e-book TODAY which shows you how to get cruise ship jobs, quickly & easily. Available at: => http://www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com
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