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So, I have been corresponding with a prestigiouos 6 star cruise line in Europe, hoping for a shot at the CD positon, even as vacation relief. The guy I have have been communicating with for 7 months, but never met, has just up and left his post for another career. I received a form letter from his replacement advising me blah blah blah CV on file blah blah blah six months blah blah blah.........Its like playing the game Snakes and Ladders; you get all the way up to the top line and them, BAM! you snake slide aaaaaall the way to the bottom again.............
It is neccesary to put alot of time, energy, expectation and emotion into each job enquiry, so it sucks when the possibilites fall part so quickly.
Thats why when someone offers you something you say yes, you jump at it!
For me, this is my Karma getting back at me for saying no to Princess Cruises way back when. I thought I wanted to retire and live a "normal" life on land. When they called I said no - it ws a polite no, but no nonetheless. I am quite sure they will never hire me again. Their tone was always present, but the answer was always the same - nothing available at the moment.
But thankfully, there are many great cruise lines available to all, and I have moved onto many great shipboard experiences in great positions. So if you've had an unfortunate cruise ship experience, it will not hold back your future.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
What did I say about saying NO????
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A good person was recently asked to join the brand spankin' new, big ass ship from Royal Caribbean, called the Oasis of the Seas!!!
...and he said no! OMG call Britney........sorry C.H. ;)
In his defence, he has to renew a visa, but please, before you start approaching cruise lines, make sure you have everything in place except your medical obviously, because it differs from cruise line to cruise line. Cruise line positions can come slow or they can come very fast, and when they do, you have to be willing to say YES!
So remember the golden rule, Never Say No!!!! Even if you are not completely ready - and who is anyway, say yes, and then run your ass off to get it done!
Also, come closer, no, I mean real close...and listen carefully, this is very important; take whatever friggin' ship and intinerary they give you - make their job easy, do a great job onboard wherever you go and the cruise line will love you. Then you can start making requests after you successfully complete your first contract.
Remember the only answer is yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like a drunk girl in the crew bar; or a drunk boy in the crew bar - ok that was out of line...or was it...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
What's the first thing a Steiner says when she wakes up in the morning?
"So, do all you guys work in the Deck Department?"
A good person was recently asked to join the brand spankin' new, big ass ship from Royal Caribbean, called the Oasis of the Seas!!!
...and he said no! OMG call Britney........sorry C.H. ;)
In his defence, he has to renew a visa, but please, before you start approaching cruise lines, make sure you have everything in place except your medical obviously, because it differs from cruise line to cruise line. Cruise line positions can come slow or they can come very fast, and when they do, you have to be willing to say YES!
So remember the golden rule, Never Say No!!!! Even if you are not completely ready - and who is anyway, say yes, and then run your ass off to get it done!
Also, come closer, no, I mean real close...and listen carefully, this is very important; take whatever friggin' ship and intinerary they give you - make their job easy, do a great job onboard wherever you go and the cruise line will love you. Then you can start making requests after you successfully complete your first contract.
Remember the only answer is yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like a drunk girl in the crew bar; or a drunk boy in the crew bar - ok that was out of line...or was it...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
What's the first thing a Steiner says when she wakes up in the morning?
"So, do all you guys work in the Deck Department?"
Sunday, November 1, 2009
European Cruise Ship Jobs
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If you want to explore the European cruise ship opportunities, visit the offical association member website and peruse the various cruise lines.
www.europeancruisecouncil.com
Click "membership" then look at both cruise operator members and associate members.
Good second languages would be German, Spanish, Italian, French.
I did a relief contract as a Cruise Director with a Europe based cruise line - it was my best experience to date - and they pay in Euro - sweet!!!!
In fact as we speak, I am in negotiation to return to Europe full time, after my remaining US based contract is complete.
If you want to explore the European cruise ship opportunities, visit the offical association member website and peruse the various cruise lines.
www.europeancruisecouncil.com
Click "membership" then look at both cruise operator members and associate members.
Good second languages would be German, Spanish, Italian, French.
I did a relief contract as a Cruise Director with a Europe based cruise line - it was my best experience to date - and they pay in Euro - sweet!!!!
In fact as we speak, I am in negotiation to return to Europe full time, after my remaining US based contract is complete.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Cruise site for jobs
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the older posts for lots of cruise job information and current
contacts.
I am not generally a fan of job sites because eventually they
ask you for money. You should never have to pay for a shipboard
job. Here is a good site I like, and they offer amazing cruise
ship (and resort based) jobs.
The company is called V Ships and the cruise/hospitality division
is called V Hospitality. (You will have to copy and paste - its not
a direct ink, sorry)
www.vhospitality.net
the older posts for lots of cruise job information and current
contacts.
I am not generally a fan of job sites because eventually they
ask you for money. You should never have to pay for a shipboard
job. Here is a good site I like, and they offer amazing cruise
ship (and resort based) jobs.
The company is called V Ships and the cruise/hospitality division
is called V Hospitality. (You will have to copy and paste - its not
a direct ink, sorry)
www.vhospitality.net
Are you fluent in more than one language? Cruise lines want you now!
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the older posts for lots of cruise job information and current
contacts.
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azmara are looking for staff who
can speak English as well as possess conversational fluency in
two or more languages - preferably Spanish, French, German,
Russian, Italian, Greek, Portugeuse, Dutch, Arabic, Japanese,
Mandarin.
Multi-lingual staff are in need in most onboard passenger service
positions such as Pursers, Front Desk, Hosts, Cruise Staff,
International Hosts, Dining Room Supervisors, Photographers,
Shore Excursions, Room Stewards, Bartenders, Entertainment,
Internet Cafe Manager, Shops and Casino.
She hires for Royal Caribbean, Azmara and Celebrity, as
they are all part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Remember to be well prepared, concise and focused before
you submit anything. Send 1-2 page relevant resume and good
quality head shot photo. Sending to her via email is fine.
In the Subject Line, only write your name and position
desired ie "cruisegary, activities manager".
Contact:
Ana Callava
Manager, Shipboard Global Talent Acquisition
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
1080 Caribbean Way, Third Floor
Miami, FL 33132-2096
acallava@rccl.com
Phone: 305 539-4211 Fax:305 539-3937
the older posts for lots of cruise job information and current
contacts.
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azmara are looking for staff who
can speak English as well as possess conversational fluency in
two or more languages - preferably Spanish, French, German,
Russian, Italian, Greek, Portugeuse, Dutch, Arabic, Japanese,
Mandarin.
Multi-lingual staff are in need in most onboard passenger service
positions such as Pursers, Front Desk, Hosts, Cruise Staff,
International Hosts, Dining Room Supervisors, Photographers,
Shore Excursions, Room Stewards, Bartenders, Entertainment,
Internet Cafe Manager, Shops and Casino.
She hires for Royal Caribbean, Azmara and Celebrity, as
they are all part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Remember to be well prepared, concise and focused before
you submit anything. Send 1-2 page relevant resume and good
quality head shot photo. Sending to her via email is fine.
In the Subject Line, only write your name and position
desired ie "cruisegary, activities manager".
Contact:
Ana Callava
Manager, Shipboard Global Talent Acquisition
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
1080 Caribbean Way, Third Floor
Miami, FL 33132-2096
acallava@rccl.com
Phone: 305 539-4211 Fax:305 539-3937
Cruise Ships are Always Hiring
Remember to share this blog with your friends and always read the older posts for lots of cruise job information and current contacts.
Cruise ships are always hiring. Like any service business, they want good people in all positions onboard. As many of you know, cruise ships tend to have a constant turnover of staff for many reasons. Therefore, if you see any older job posts here you are interested in, my advice is to apply nonetheless, following the guidelines and procedures I have suggested.
As well, even if the slow economy is still lingering, cruise lines all have new ships coming out. Remember, these ships were ordered sometime ago, when no one could predict the current economic state of affairs. And cruise lines still have to crew all these new ships nonetheless. So, positons always exist to those of us who pursue them in the correct fashion.
Cruise ships are always hiring. Like any service business, they want good people in all positions onboard. As many of you know, cruise ships tend to have a constant turnover of staff for many reasons. Therefore, if you see any older job posts here you are interested in, my advice is to apply nonetheless, following the guidelines and procedures I have suggested.
As well, even if the slow economy is still lingering, cruise lines all have new ships coming out. Remember, these ships were ordered sometime ago, when no one could predict the current economic state of affairs. And cruise lines still have to crew all these new ships nonetheless. So, positons always exist to those of us who pursue them in the correct fashion.
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