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Cruise Ship Jobs: Diverse Crew

22 February, 2020 admin

Cruise ships are probably some of the most culturally diverse workplaces on the planet. Often cruise vessels can have more than a thousand people working as crew itself. Symphony of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, carries a 2200-person crew of people from the far corners of the world. Diversity in nationality According to the Royal Caribbean cruise line, there are more than a hundred different nationalities working across their fleet. Some of these might be part…

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Common Illnesses On Cruise Ships

29 August, 2019 admin

The last thing anyone wants is to fall sick far away from home and be forced to take leave. Despite high quality cleanliness and care, cruise ship crew need to look out for symptoms of illnesses they can contract on board. SEA SICKNESS Motion sickness is all too common for first-timers. Some may never experience it while others may take to it quite badly. Rest assured, the size and itinerary of a cruise ship renders it fairly well-balanced out on…

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Important Qualities To Succeed In Cruise Ship Jobs

27 July, 2019 admin

Cruise ship jobs require certain capabilities, and not just those pertaining to the technical aspects of the position. To be successful, you will need to work on a number of soft skills. Here are a few qualities that are important when working on a cruise ship. Team work Hundreds of people work on board a cruise ship at any given time. And more than 99 per cent will work as part of a team. To be successful at your job…

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Women In The Cruise Industry

29 June, 2019 admin

When one thinks of cruise ship jobs, the immediate association is with long working hours, chaos and months away from family. Back in the day, these conditions were considered more appropriate for men. But today, times have changed and women have just as many opportunities to avail in the cruise industry. According to Condé Nast Traveller, around 18-20 per cent of the cruise workforce is made up of women. Statistics vary depending on cruise lines but figures show that between…

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Dangers Of Jumping Cruise Ship

31 May, 2019 admin

Many Indians have long harboured desires of living in more developed countries, particularly in the West – Europe and North America. One of the perks of cruise ship jobs is being able to visit many of these countries, and the temptation to Jumping the cruise and staying on is very real and frankly quite dangerous. Back when cruising was an emerging market, dozens of crew jumped ship and made comfortable lives for themselves abroad. Today, with the ongoing refugee crisis…

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Why Candidates Should Offer Feedback

18 May, 2019 admin

Feedback typically constitutes information about an action or behaviour that can be used to change or improve certain behaviours. It can be either positive or negative, although it is usually the negative that comes to the fore. In the world of business, including education and recruitment, feedback – even from the candidate – can be vital to staying current and relevant. It offers both client or candidate the chance to avail better services and the company the opportunity to improve….

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How Recruitment Agencies Hire For Cruise Ship Jobs

13 April, 2019 admin

Cruise ship jobs are some of the most lucrative positions out there for people in developing countries such as India. The foreign exchange rate makes salaries very attractive and offers youngsters the chance to save a lot of money quite quickly. Most cruise ship companies use recruitment agencies to help with the hiring process. It saves them time as the agency sifts through the hundreds of applications they receive and only send them the best candidates. To ensure you have…

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How Passengers Budget on a Cruise

23 June, 2018 admin

More people are sailing than ever before, and the numbers are expected to continue rising in the coming years. This may not mean that everyone has more disposable income. It could mean that they are spending their money a little more shrewdly. Budget cruises are one of the key options travellers use when looking for a vacation. Beverages, fine dining, shore excursions and photo ops are some of the big money draws on a typical cruise. Guests travelling on budget…

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Do’s and Don’ts for Cruise Ship Crew

13 January, 2018 admin

As a crew member on a cruise ship, knowledge of the rules that govern life on board is vital. Living and working on a floating hotel brings with it a whole new parameter of safety and conduct. The rules are strict and those that involve interaction with guests are stringently enforced, risking crew with a dishonourable discharge should they be flouted. Below are a few of the main points to follow and avoid. DO’s Punctuality Crew members are expected to…

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Money matters: Insurance for Cruise Ship Crew

13 May, 2017 admin

Cruise ship jobs offer excellent opportunity to earn high salaries in a short period of time. It’s a lucrative option for youngsters fresh out of college and positions are often lapped up quite quickly. While salaries are high, one must be aware that no matter what type of work one does on board, there is always the chance that an accident or sickness could occur out of the blue that digs into any savings. When applying to a company for…

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