How to write your resume and prepare yourself for an

interview with a cruise line or a concession

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How to write your resume and cover letter

These tips will help you in preparing a professional and dynamic resume.
Remember, the resume is your first step in obtaining your dream job.

1. Your resume should be neatly typewritten. 2. It should be written in

English. 3. Check for any typing or grammatical mistakes. 4. Be sure to
have your correct and current address, do include your postal/zip code - your
phone number and area code should be included, along with an alternate
number for messages. 5. Your resume should not be more than 2 - 3 pages,
the most important information should be listed on the first page. 6. List your
academic background, beginning with your highest credentials, awards and
recognitions should be stated. 7. List your employment history in reverse
chronological order ( beginning with your latest position ), include the name of the
company, job title, dates and your main responsibilities. Promotions and
achievements should also be noted. 8. Do include volunteer work that you
have done. Many hidden skills and talents can be found here. briefly list your
office and computer skills. 9. Briefly state other relevant courses you have
taken. 10. Specify any talents or skills. 11. On the first page, list the
languages you speak and write fluently. 12. You should be able to provide 3 -
4 business references. They will be contacted with your permission. 13.
Always send a cover letter with your resume, highlighting the skills that are
relevant to the job you are applying for. 14. Attach a recent photograph to your
cover letter and resume. 15. Address the cover letter to the recruiting agent
you are applying to. 16. Ensure you proofread and sign your cover
letter. 17. Do not lie or stretch the truth on your resume, as you will be asked
to provide proof during the interview.

To review a sample of cover letter format, please Click Here

For cover letter template (MS Word file), please Click Here
For resume template Style 1 (MS Word file), please Click Here

For resume template Style 2 (MS Word file), please Click Here

How to prepare yourself for an interview with a cruise line or

a concession.
Cruise lines and concessions perform interviews with applicants either in person
or on the phone. The phone interviews are becoming very popular with the cruise
industry lately. Most applicants never go through this type of interview, and are
therefore usually unprepared. We have compiled a list of tips to help you feel
more comfortable with a job interview held on the phone:

1. Visualize the person on the other end of the telephone when you speak to
them. 2. Smile. You will be amazed at how this changes your tone of
voice. 3. Research the companies that you will doing interviews with. The best
way to spend idle phone time is speaking about the company. This will also show
your enthusiasm to work for them. 4. Keep the energy level up. You don't want
the person on the other end of the phone to fall asleep. 5. A good tactic is to
have note cards handy with answers to certain questions on them. Don't write the
entire answer out, because then it will sound like you are reading. Simply put the
few ideas you want to express and you will never be caught off guard. 6.
Speak directly into the telephone. Make sure you never call the interviewer by his
or her first name until you are asked to do so. 7. Don't engage in other
activities that will hinder your speech such as eating, smoking, or chewing
gum. 8. Take notes. You should be able to learn by the end of the interview the
correct spelling of the interviewer's name, and everything you wanted to know
about the position. 9. Turn off call waiting on your phone (if you knew they
were going to call). 10. Have a glass of water handy just in case your mouth
dries out.