I've seriously been considering working on a cruise ship. Has anyone ever done this? If so, can you give me some input, i.e., where's the best place to apply, what cruiseline do you recommend, what type of work is the best to apply for, etc.? Anyone who can help me out would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
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03/07 RCI Voyager of the Seas
03/06 RCI Explorer of the Seas
10/03 CCL Carnival Legend
07/94 CCL Ecstasy
Why? Or more specifically "why do you want to work here?"
I'm not trying to be a wise guy. You need to be able to answer that question, which is what I asked potential employees for years when I interviewed them for jobs at my nuclear plant. I would expect to be asked it by a cruise line if I applied.
Man Dave, you're a tough interview. When I was a sales manager and had to hire for salespeople, they'd all come in saying the same thing, "I'm a people person". Never failed, don't know who wrote the dialog but everyone had the answer down pat. I'd often toss them the .29 cent bic pen I took notes with and say sell me that pen. Make it worth more than the .29 cents I paid for it and you're hired. Most would stare at the pen thinking of what they should say to make it worth something more and give up before even trying. Saying something like, it's just a pen or sit in total silence staring at me. The folks that got the job were the folks willing to try. Even if their sales pitch was silly or didn't add value. I liked people willing to put forth the effort. It would also be a big plus if after they tried they asked advice, something like what would the right answer have been? Or what would you have said to sell it? Effort and willingness to learn are more important in any interview I gave than a resume or a degree.
Wow Dave you ARE tough! Okay, currently I am a legal assistant so I don't think that will help. But I DO have a medical background, not sure where it would apply as I am not a nurse or a doctor though. I used to work in retail, I danced for 25 years but have gained some weight so I wouldn't be eligible to dance for the cruiseline but could help coordinate shows, costumes, etc., and I AM an avid gambler so I could do SOMETHING in a casino I'm SURE! Whatcha think about that?
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09/07 CCL Fascination
03/07 RCI Voyager of the Seas
03/06 RCI Explorer of the Seas
10/03 CCL Carnival Legend
07/94 CCL Ecstasy
I'll critique the response as a potential employer. The avid gambler is getting written down on my pad as a potentil problem. The "I could's" are going down as unsure of skills. Sorry, I guess Dave's not the only tough interview. What do you want from staff members when you cruise? What would not be desirable in a crew member when you cruise? Play up the strengths and eliminate anything that might cause your interviewer to put a minus in your column. For me, as a passenger, I want a smiling face with enthusiasm. A hard worker that gets along well with others. Someone who obeys authority and does what they're asked without questioning it. The enthusiasm is probably the most important trait. I'd find a way to play on that. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, pleasant to speak with and willing to learn and work hard, how could they not want you onboard?
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