Customize Your Cruise Ship Resume and Get Hired Fast

Don't let your CV/resume stand in the way of you getting a cruise ship job. There are many tips and tricks to fast track your application process (besides sending off your applications as soon as a job is advertised) that will substantially increase your chances of being hired fast.

You will reduce your chances of getting hired if you use the same CV/resume for every job application that you send out. If you do not take the time to customize each resume you send out, cruise lines will pick it up straight away that you've sent the same resume to all of their competitors. So, this is not a 'get-rich-quick-scheme' - the application process takes effort. And the more effort you put in, the greater your chances of being hired on board a cruise ship.

Extra effort starts in the form of tweaking your resume and cover letter. If you've been waiting for a long time for the cruise lines to call, it may be time to re-look at your resume and cover letter.

What is the best way to customize your resume so that it stands out above the rest?

Firstly, you need to be very specific about the position that you're applying for. For example a Junior Assistant Purser with one cruise line might be called a Guest Services Officer with another line. Ensure the title is correct and include it in the Career Objective.

The Career Objective must stand out from the rest of the other applicants' resumes. Don't sound desperate and say you'll do anything. Have a career objective that clearly defines the position you are applying for, the cruise line you are applying to, and your experience that makes you an ideal candidate for the job.

Next, you need to look for specifics in what the cruise lines are looking for. In order to achieve this, study the job description for that cruise ship position; have a clear idea of the position that you are applying for and use similar terminology in your resume to clearly match the skills and experiences of the job requirements listed. Each resume needs to be specific to each cruise line and cruise ship job you are applying to.

Another important tip is to get the resume and cover letter to the right person. So while you may have sent your resume through an online application, have you mailed it as well? Do you have the right contact information?

Just make sure that you send the right resume to the right cruise line!

You won't get hired if you can't land an interview. You won't land an interview if your cover letter and resume are weak. If you resume is not sent to the correct person, it will not be read. By getting started today, you will be one step closer to being hired for your dream job of working on a cruise ship.