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• Why Your Cruise Job Application Has Not Been Answered
  In this article we reveal why most cruise ship job applicants never receive a reply back to their job applications. We also reveal some important tips to ensure that your applications get into the hands of the people who hire and how to improve your chances of landing your dream job.
  Published 08May2011, viewed 233 times

• Buying MAC Makeup? Here's How To Avoid Getting Scammed
  In this article I reveal how to quickly spot genuine MAC Makeup products from fakes and the most common MAC makeup scams you want to avoid.
  Published 10Apr2011, viewed 419 times

• Does Your Cruise Ship Resume Need A Make Over?
  What does your cruise ship resume say about you? Are you sending out applications and not getting any responses? Your resume should get you a job interview and this article discusses some key tips to improve your resume and get hired.
  Published 03Apr2011, viewed 186 times

• How To Get A Cruise Ship Job With No Experience
  How do you go about finding the job that meets your skills? How do you apply for jobs that seem to require skills and experience that you don't have? This article reveals how to get a cruise ship job with no experience.
  Published 27Mar2011, viewed 377 times

• Are You Qualified For More Than One Cruise Job?
  This article reveals the correct way to apply to more than one cruise job at a time, why you should consider applying for more than one position on board to maximize your chances of success and why you should never wait for job to be advertised.
  Published 24Mar2011, viewed 143 times

• A New Way Of Thinking About Teaching And Learning In Primary School
  With the best intentions successive governments have undermined the true values of primary school education. A desire to make society more equal has resulted in the teaching of predetermined amounts of knowledge with fixed syllabuses and assessment by examinations which are made publicly competitive through league tables. This article discusses a new way of thinking about teaching and learning in the classroom.
  Published 14Mar2011, viewed 202 times

• Cruise Ship Jobs For South Africans
  This article discusses the recent developments in the South African cruise line industry and why there are so many new job opportunities for South Africans who are looking to work at sea.
  Published 13Mar2011, viewed 493 times

• 5 Facts You Need To Know About Cruise Lines When Applying For Jobs
  Finding a way to put your cover letter on top of the pile or make your interview stand out from the others when applying for jobs with cruise lines can be as simple as doing a little research ahead of time. This article reveals the research you need to do to impress any cruise line company.
  Published 06Mar2011, viewed 349 times

• How Flexible Does A Cruise Job Seeker Need To Be?
  When applying for a cruise job, potential employers will try to evaluate how flexible of an employee you will be. They want crew members that can adapt to change, think on their feet and solve problems quickly. This article discusses how, as a cruise applicant, can you portray yourself with those qualities.
  Published 28Feb2011, viewed 221 times

• Use Your Personality For Jobs On Cruise Ships
  You could have all the right skills and tons of experience for the cruise job you are applying for. But, if you don't have the right personality it could cost you the job. Cruise lines are looking for that unique combination of skills and values and this article reveals how you can convey that you have the right personality with your cover letter and resume.
  Published 17Feb2011, viewed 351 times

• How To Deal With Holes In Your Cruise Ship Resume
  Although it's not uncommon to have gaps in your work history, holes can lead to trouble on a cruise ship resume. These holes or gaps in employment may be a red flag for potential employers if the details are left up to the imagination. This article reveals how to deal with gaps in your job application.
  Published 09Feb2011, viewed 169 times

• Cruise Ship Resume Trick To Get Hired
  This article reveals two highly effective but under utilized tricks you can apply immediately to make your application for a job on cruise ship stand out from the competition. You'll be surprised at how easy and effective this can be if you follow these tips.
  Published 04Feb2011, viewed 592 times

• Using Cruise Industry News When Applying For Vacancies
  Applicants looking to get an edge above the competition need to have a cover letter that stands out when applying for cruise ship vacancies. This article reveals how to use the little-known industry news websites to give yourself the winning advantage
  Published 27Jan2011, viewed 217 times

• Get A Cruise Job Before Winter
  What could be more motivating to get a cruise job, than getting away from cold, dreary, snowy winters? This article reveals why right now is a great time to land a job on a cruise ship that pays you to travel the world in warm and sunny climates
  Published 21Jan2011, viewed 144 times

• The Importance Of A Cruise Job Cover Letter
  The cover letter is one of the first impressions you can make to a potential employer when applying for a job on a cruise ship. This article reveals how your cover letter can be used as a clever marketing tool that sells your resume and gets you hired quickly.
  Published 15Jan2011, viewed 264 times

• The Six Things You Need to Do When Applying for Cruise Line Jobs
  How do you make yourself stand out from the hundreds of applicants that are applying for the same cruise job that you are? Finding a way to put your cover letter on top of the pile or make your interview stand out from the others when applying for jobs with a cruise line can put you ahead of all the rest. Read this article to find out how...
  Published 04Jun2010, viewed 237 times

• Best Months to Apply for Cruise Ship Jobs
  Although there is no wrong time to apply for a cruise ship job, there are a few months during the year that cruise lines increase their hiring efforts, and if you want to get hired on a cruise ship, getting your application in ahead of the rest will greatly increase your chances of getting hired quickly. Read more to find out when to apply...
  Published 12May2010, viewed 381 times

• Cruise Ship Jobs - Do You Have What it Takes to Get Hired and Stay Hired?
  There's no doubt that the cruise industry is TOUGH to crack. Deciding to give up a perfectly good job on land to pursue a career on a cruise ship may have some of your friends and family questioning your mental sanity. Read this article if you need some motivation and encouragement
  Published 04May2010, viewed 698 times

• Working on Large Cruise Lines VS Small Cruise Lines
  When we talk about working on large cruise lines versus small cruise lines, we're not talking about big ships versus small ships. We're talking about their fleet. Getting to know the size and type of the company's fleet for where you are applying is advantageous for a number of reasons. Read on to find out more.
  Published 22Apr2010, viewed 268 times

• Are You Making 2010 the Year to Get a Job on a Cruise Ship?
  Deciding to give up a perfectly good job on land to pursue a career on a cruise ship may have some of your friends and family questioning your mental sanity. However, why not make 2010 the Year You Get a Cruise Job? Read more to find out how
  Published 01Apr2010, viewed 283 times

• Avoid These Common Mistakes in Your Cruise Ship Application
  As you can imagine, over the years we've received thousands of cruise ship job applications. Some great, some okay and some downright poor! This article lists five of the most commons mistakes we see most job seekers making time and time again. Read more to find out more...
  Published 26Mar2010, viewed 311 times

• Cruise Ship Job Interviews: Prepare, Practice, Hired
  Although you may think that you are prepared for cruise ship job interview, there are many factors that determine whether or not you land a job with your first attempt. Read here to find out more
  Published 21Mar2010, viewed 559 times

• How to Customize Your Cruise Ship Resume and Get on the Fast Track to Being Hired
  The reason most people fail to land a job on a cruise ship comes down to their CV/resume. Apart from sending your employment package out sooner rather than later, there are some tricks to decrease the time it takes to get started working on a cruise ship. Read this article to find out more.
  Published 17Mar2010, viewed 594 times

• 6 Common Cruise Ship Employment Questions Answered
  Do you need answers to any cruise ship employment questions? In this article we answer the questions that are most commonly asked about cruise ship employment. Read this article to find out more.
  Published 10Mar2010, viewed 589 times

• How Long Will It Take YOU To Get A Job On A Cruise Ship?
  If you've been trying to get a job on a cruise ship for any length of time, this article contains a short, inspiring message that also contains a valuable lesson. Read this article to learn more
  Published 03Mar2010, viewed 657 times

• Using Cruise Ship Recruitment Events to Get Hired
  Applying for jobs on cruise ships can be a time consuming and frustrating process. You've spent a lot of time scouring the Internet for vacancies, mailing out CV's/resumes, filling in endless application forms, sending dozens of emails. Imagine being able to visit a place where cruise line companies are actively seeking YOU! Read this article to find out more.
  Published 24Feb2010, viewed 795 times

• Working On Cruise Ships And Who Is The Best Cruise Line To Work For
  A question we often get asked often is, which is the best cruise line company to work for? If you're going to commit 6+ months of your valuable life to working on cruise ships, then this is a great question! Read this article to find out more.
  Published 19Feb2010, viewed 398 times

• Two BIG Mistakes People Make When Applying for Cruise Jobs
  When applying for a cruise job, a lot of applicants make two big mistakes and wonder why they never get hired. Don't fall prey to these mistakes, read this article to find out what they are and how to avoid them.
  Published 14Feb2010, viewed 328 times

• Get Your Ideal Cruise Ship Job with a Perfect Cover Letter
  The application process for a cruise ship job is tough and takes a lot of time and effort to find the right job. But one thing that is often forgotten about is the cover letter. Creating the perfect cover letter can go a long way to helping you get the job you're after. Read this article to find out more.
  Published 08Feb2010, viewed 571 times

• Are You Cut Out for Work on Cruise Ships?
  Work on cruise ships is often characterized by traveling the world, visiting exotic locations, and having the time of your life. Although these things make up a part of the job, there is another side to the job that you need to be aware of before making the decision to work aboard a ship. Read this articel to find out more.
  Published 03Feb2010, viewed 458 times

• Don't Be Put Off! Get Your Cruise Ship Job Application Moving Now!
  Applying for a cruise ship job can be frustrating. Not only are there hundreds of other candidates out there all applying for the same dream job, but quite often you can also be put off by the adverts before you even get around to applying. Read this article for some job application encouragement
  Published 29Jan2010, viewed 505 times

• The Secret to Finding Work on Cruise Ships
  Many people think that they could easily find work on cruise ships. How hard can the work really be? But it's not as easy as you might think. Most people know that they have the ability to do the job. But this is not enough. Knowing is one thing, but when it comes to getting a job you also have to prove that you have got what it takes. Read this article to find out more.
  Published 24Jan2010, viewed 519 times

• Great Benefit of Jobs on Cruise Ships
  There are many reasons why people look for jobs on cruise ships - to travel the world and see different places; to meet new people or simply be to escape the 'normal' life and head off on an adventure. But there is a perk to finding a job on a cruise ship that most people don't realize. This article will reveal the secret...
  Published 19Jan2010, viewed 601 times

• Increase Your Chances of Getting a Dream Cruise Job
  There are many ways to increase your chances of getting that dream cruise job you're after, and it comes down to careful planning. Getting your application to stand out is always going to help you in your aim to get the position you want, and will improve your chances considerably. Read more to find out how...
  Published 14Jan2010, viewed 406 times

• Targeting Your Cruise Ship Job Applications
  It is key to prepare properly when it comes to getting your cruise ship job application noticed. Prepare well and you will really speed up your application and this could see you getting that job of your dreams sooner than you realized. Read this article for advice on how to prepare for your dream cruise ship job.
  Published 09Jan2010, viewed 379 times

• Improve Your Chances of Landing a Dream Cruise Ship Job
  There are many steps that you can take to improve the odds of landing that perfect cruise ship job. Because this industry is so competitive you have to find ways to make yourself stand out from the rest. This article gives you tips and advice on your application before you even start.
  Published 06Jan2010, viewed 570 times

• Careers on Cruise Ships - Are You Made of the Right Stuff?
  Many people think that careers on cruise ships are all about traveling around the world to exotic locations and having a great time. Well, the good news is that that is certainly part of the job at least. But as with all jobs, Sometimes working on a ship can be really hard work. Read more to discover if you have what it takes.
  Published 08Dec2009, viewed 374 times

• Best Ideas for Getting a Cruise Ship Job
  Getting a job on a cruise ship is very competitive. Moreover, the cruise ship recruitment agencies are very busy; plus they receive hundreds of resume's that they have to attend to. So if you want that cruise ship job, then read this art9icle that highlights a few key rules to getting that dream job.
  Published 06Dec2009, viewed 585 times

• Tips for Finding Work on Cruise Ships
  What can you do to increase your chances of finding your dream job on a cruise ship? There are a number of things that you can do in this competitive industry, and anything that you can do to win that dream job should be carefully considered. This article gives you the information you need to get started.
  Published 27Dec2009, viewed 307 times

• Are People Working On Superyachts Being Overcharged?
  This article reveals whether superyacht crew are being overcharged for select products and services by land based companies. You will find this information useful as a pretext to working on superyachts.
  Published 21Dec2009, viewed 492 times

• How Important Is Education When Applying for Jobs on Superyachts?
  This article discusses the subject of experience versus education when applying for jobs on superyachts. I spoke to a number of crew and recruitment agencies to gauge their opinion on the subject, which you will find informative and valuable.
  Published 16Dec2009, viewed 277 times

• Cruise Ship Job Opportunities
  If you're thinking about getting a cruise ship job, the chances are that you're excited by the prospect of traveling the world and getting paid for it. However, before you rush off and start applying for jobs, have you thought about your previous experience and how that could help you to land the perfect job? This article will help you.
  Published 13Dec2009, viewed 315 times

• How You Can Get a Cruise Ship Job in Just a Few Days
  Some people spend a lot of time and effort in their determination to get a cruise ship job. And if it all pays off, then it's worth it. But some people don't have to spend all this time waiting. For, them it can happen very quickly. This article reveals how somebody ended up working on a ship just 7 days after first applying.
  Published 27Nov2009, viewed 283 times

• Should You Give Up Your Career to Work on Cruise Ships?
  Should You Give Up a promising Career to go off and work on Cruise Ships? It's an important question that you need to think carefully aboutand this article will help you to answer it.
  Published 22Nov2009, viewed 269 times

• Don't Waste your Time when Searching for Cruise Ship Jobs
  In this article you will discover the biggest ways in which people waste their time, money and energy when applying for cruise ship jobs. By avoiding these time wasters you will give yourself the best of landing the job you want.
  Published 16Oct2009, viewed 385 times

• Watch Out for this Common Cruise Ship Job Scam
  This article reveals the most common methods scam artists used to con people interested in a cruise ship job and how you can avoid getting ripped off by them.
  Published 29Sep2009, viewed 414 times

• How Much Free Time do you Get on a Cruise Job?
  This article answers the popular question concerning how much free time you get off when you have a cruise job. You'll discover what factors affect the amount of time off you get and what positions you need to apply for to ensure you get the maximum amount of time off in each exciting port that your ship visits
  Published 18Sep2009, viewed 327 times

• Is Finding Cruise Ship Jobs Harder for International Jobseekers?
  This article answers an important question about whether or not international staff can work on cruise ships, or whether the opportunities are only available to Americans. If you're a US or international cruise ship job seeker, then you should read this article
  Published 12Sep2009, viewed 476 times

• The Best Time for Applying for Jobs on Cruise Ships
  When is the best time to apply for jobs on cruise ships? This article answers that question and reveals two particularly important times of the year that all cruise job seekers should be aware of to ensure maximum success
  Published 03Sep2009, viewed 312 times

• A Great Technique for Getting Work on Cruise Ships
  In this article you'll discover a powerful technique I used to get a job on a cruise ship. This technique is hundreds of years old and has been used to accomplish great things, yet I adapted it to help me secure work on cruise ships within a few short months.
  Published 13Aug2009, viewed 277 times

• Is now is the best time ever to get cruise ship jobs?
  Has the idea of working on a cruise ship been in the back of your mind off and on for some time now? Have you ever wondered how you would go about getting a job on a cruise ship? This article discusses when is the best time to get a cruise ship job and if it's the job for you.
  Published 27Apr2009, viewed 273 times

• Preparing for a Cruise Ship Job Interview
  This article provides tips and information about how to prepare for a cruise ship job interview, including common questions you will be asked and the types of answers you will expected to provide.
  Published 13Apr2009, viewed 1618 times

• Getting Your Application Just Right for Jobs On Cruise Ships
  When it comes to securing jobs on cruise ships it's vital that your applications is completed correctly. This article discusses the right and wrong way to do it and reveals why most peoples applications are thrown away before they even get read
  Published 01Apr2009, viewed 344 times

• Cruise Ship Jobs: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better!
  The number and the size of cruise liners is ever increasing. This article discusses the current cruise ship job opportunities as well as the benefits and negatives of working on large and small ships.
  Published 07Mar2009, viewed 464 times

• Finding Cruise Ship Vacancies: The Pro-Active Approach
  97% of cruise ship vacancies are never advertised, so it's important to have a strategy in place when looking for crusie jobs. This article reveals a strategy you can use to stay one step ahead of your competition and be first in the queue when the positions become available.
  Published 15Feb2009, viewed 1321 times

• How These 2 Qualities Can Help You Land Jobs on Cruise Ships
  Obtaining jobs on cruise ships can prove tough. Without a doubt, it's one of the hardest industries to break into and each vacancy attracts hundreds of applications. This article discusses the two most important qualities you will need to get hired in the cruise industry.
  Published 09Jan2009, viewed 783 times

• Little-Known Tips For Getting Cruise Ship Jobs
  There are still several things you can do to increase your chances of getting cruise ship jobs. This article reveals some top tips that will set you apart from your competitors and give you the winning edge that will get you hired.
  Published 27Dec2008, viewed 430 times

• Using the Right Approach to Get Cruise Ship Jobs
  This article discusses why online cruise ship resume blasting services are a waste of time and money and reveals what job seekers really need to do to get hired by a cruise line company. Includes little-known tips and technique for success.
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 315 times

• Cruise Ship Vacancies: 3 Top Tips for Getting Your Application Noticed
  This article reveals 3 proven tips for getting your application opened and read when applying for any cruise ship vacancies. Follow this advice and your job applications will always be one step ahead of the competition.
  Published 27Nov2008, viewed 674 times

• Do You Have the Skills Needed to Work on Cruise Ships?
  Many people fail to land jobs on cruise ships not because of their lack of experience but because of their lack of know-how. This article reveals why you need to ensure you are applying for the position best suited to your abilities and skills and how this can land you the job you desire! This article also reveals an insiders list of cruise ship jobs that require little or no experience.
  Published 05Nov2008, viewed 2644 times

• Cruise Ship Jobs: Getting Your Application & Resume Just Right!
  This article reveals how to create a powerful, winning resume and cover letter when applying for cruise ship jobs. It also gives insider tips, techniques and tactics for setting your applications apart from the competition to greatly increase your chances of getting hired.
  Published 29Oct2008, viewed 428 times

• Do You Really Want Cruise Ship Employment?
  This article discusses the positives and negatives of cruise ship employment from a crewmembers perspective - and why most people do not get hired. It also reveals exactly where you should be focusing your efforts and who you need to start contacting in order to get your dream job.
  Published 22Oct2008, viewed 367 times

• Why You Should Consider Buying Morocan Property
  This article discusses why Morocan property has become such a solid, reliable investment for property buyers and where the market is headed over the next few years. You can also read our Morroco buyers guide.
  Published 16Oct2008, viewed 293 times

• Cruise Ship Jobs: The Opportunities are Limitless!
  There has never been a better time to get cruise ship jobs. This article shows how rapidly the cruise industry is growing and why you need to act now if you are interested in getting a job that pays you to travel the world.
  Published 16Oct2008, viewed 419 times

• 10 Tips for Success When Applying for Cruise Ship Employment
  When applying for cruise ship employment it's important to spend some time getting your application just right. A little time and effort at this stage will help you on your way to success and clinching that interview. By following the advice in this article you should be well on your way to a successful application for cruise ship employment. Here are ten top tips to ensure a winning cruise ship application.
  Published 08Oct2008, viewed 444 times

• How To Dramatically Improve Your Chances of Working on a Cruise Ship
  This article reveals how applicants can dramatically increase their chances of getting hired by a cruise line company by applying to some of the little-known concessionaires and agents that work for many luxury cruise line companies. It also tells why anyone of any nationality can work onboard a luxury cruise ship.
  Published 21Jun2007, viewed 540 times

• Top Tips for Preparing a Winning Cruise Ship Job Application
  This article reveals several great tips and techniques that anyone looking to get employed onboard a luxury cruise ship can use to create a winning application that gets them the job.
  Published 13Mar2007, viewed 648 times

• Is this the 'Secret' to Getting a Job on a Cruise Ship?
  There is no doubt that the cruise line industry can be a tough industry to get into. This article discusses the personal quality that everyone possesses - which often means the difference between success and failure.
  Published 27Feb2007, viewed 602 times

• New cruise ship launches for 2007 and how you can work on one!
  With 32 cruise ships on order for deliveries in 2006 through 2010, in addition to the 74 cruise ships that were launched between 2000 - 2006, there has never been a better time in history to get employed onboard. Here's some of the new ships being launched in 2007 that you could be working on!
  Published 20Feb2007, viewed 527 times

• Is Working on a Cruise Ship Really for You?
  Are you really cut out for living and working onboard a cruise ship? Here is a checklist we designed that asks 9 powerful but crucial questions, to determine whether or not you're suitable for life at sea.
  Published 12Feb2007, viewed 625 times

• 5 Ways to Waste Your Time (and Money) Looking for a Cruise Ship Job
  This articles describes the 5 most popular ways in which job applicants tend to waste their time and money in trying to find employment onboard cruise ships, and how they can avoid it.
  Published 09Jan2007, viewed 551 times

• The "Do's and Don'ts" when Contacting Cruise Line Companies
  Here are some important "Do's and Don'ts" that you absolutely must adhere to when you begin contacting cruise line companies for a job. Follow them will ensure that your application gets through to the right person and actually gets looked at.
  Published 05Dec2006, viewed 573 times

• The 'Downside' of Working on a Cruise Ship
  With all of its great advantages and benefits, you could be forgiven for thinking that life onboard is always rosy. But times can be hard and there are certain things that you will have to deal with during your time at sea. Here's an honest look at some of the downs of life onboard as well as the fabulous ups
  Published 27Nov2006, viewed 832 times

• Get a Cruise Ship Job Professional On Your Side!
  One of the best and easist ways of finding employment on a cruise ship is to contact a recruitment agency who work on behalf of cruise line companies. Here's why you should consider using a professional and why you should never pay for it!
  Published 23Nov2006, viewed 536 times

• Top Tips for Getting a Job on a Cruise Ship!
  This article gives people looking for jobs on board cruise ships some great tips on how to apply and what the cruise line companies are looking for in a successful application.
  Published 15Nov2006, viewed 771 times

• Tired of the Cold Weather?….Get a Cruise Ship Job This Winter!
  Article describing the benefits and negatives of working on a cruise ship and some top tips for getting your resume read by cruise ship employers.
  Published 28Mar2006, viewed 499 times

• Cruise Ship Jobs: Know EXACTLY What a Cruise Ship Employer Wants!
  Knowing what a potential cruise line employer wants before you apply for cruise ship jobs can give you an unfair advantage over all the other applicants. In this article cruise ship recruitment expert Neil Maxwell-Keys reveals some inside information to help you.
  Published 23Mar2006, viewed 528 times

• The Very Best Time to get a Job on a Cruise Ship!
  This article reveals insider secrets of the cruise line industry that will maximize your chances of getting a job on a luxury cruise ship - simply by knowing when the very best time of the year to apply is.
  Published 18Jan2006, viewed 536 times

• Why Working on Cruise Ship Could be the Best Thing You Ever Did!
  An article revealing all the fabulous benefits of working onboard a luxury cruise ship.
  Published 11Jan2006, viewed 583 times

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