Greatest Hits: Cruise Ship Jobs 101

An episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast podcast, hosted by Jason Moore, titled "Greatest Hits: Cruise Ship Jobs 101" was published on February 29, 2024 and runs 69 minutes.

February 29, 2024 ·69m · Zero To Travel Podcast

Summary

We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight travel jobs this month! This episode was originally published in April 2017. If you work onboard a cruise ship, you’re guaranteed to get paid to travel the world - but is it all it's cracked up to be? How can you find the best cruise ship jobs without experience, and how can you stand out from the stacks of resumes? Amanda Hathorn-Geary is a cruise ship employment specialist who spent a decade working on board before moving into human resources and cruise ship recruitment. As someone with firsthand experience on both sides of cruise ship employment, she’s here to answer all those questions and help you decide if life at sea is right for you. Explore the pros and cons of cruise ship jobs, get a breakdown of the various positions (plus the top five entry-level roles), learn how to stand out and nail the interview, hear about the different travel experiences you can have, and much more. Would you work on a cruise ship after listening to this episode? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: The #1 reason to work on a cruise ship What opportunities are available and how much money you can expect to earn Why working on a cruise ship is a great way to save for travel (even if you have an entry-level role) How cruise ship work can lead to longer-term career opportunities Which jobs can give you the most amount of time for travel How you can leverage cruise ship jobs to accomplish your bucket list items  What day-to-day life is like  How to stand out on your resume How NOT to answer interview questions And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Read How To Get A Job On A Cruise Ship Want More? How To Travel The World Working On A Yacht (Travel Job Series) How To Create A Life Of Travel By Being Open w/ Joe Esten Jobs That Require Travel: Work For An NGO Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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