Seven Tips to a Job-Winning Interview

These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it!

1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new product line") unless you have a question directly related to your career.

2. Look like you belong. Learn the company's dress code and err on the side of conservatism. When you're seeking a senior position based on industry experience, you'll be expected to know the rules without being told.

3. Take charge of the interview! The most successful interviews feel like friendly conversations. When your interviewer has an agenda (such as the infamous "stress interview") stay relaxed. Think of playing a game.

4. Assume everyone you meet will provide feedback to the decision-maker. Some companies hand out comment forms to receptionists, security guards and potential peers who take you to lunch.

5. Communicate interest and enthusiasm, even if you're not sure you're ready to commit. You'll rarely have all the facts until you're looking at an offer.

6. Bring extra copies of your correspondence from this company as well as your resume, references, writing samples, portfolio and current business cards. Interviewers lose documents and conversations move in unexpected directions.

7. Create a relaxed, positive attitude by devising a realistic game plan. When your career isn't riding on a single interview, you'll have fun and make a confident, relaxed impression.
8. Write a thank you letter within forty-eight hours. Create a low-key sales letter, emphasizing how your qualifications match the company's needs. Present yourself as a resource, not a supplicant.

9. After you write the letter, forget about the interview. Email or phone only if you've received a competing offer with a deadline.

Occasionally you may make points with follow-up mailings. A sports team public relations applicant sent puzzles, games and press releases -- and she got the job. Use your intuition.
10. Keep notes of what you learned from the process. What worked? What would you do differently? Read More...

The Alaska Cruise- A Living Memory

The Alaska cruise is a major attraction drawing vacationers with its majestic scenery, gleaming glaciers, exotic wildlife, and Native American culture. Ships are normally on a seven-day excursion package to Alaska and they stop at four ports on their passage, visiting Hubbard Glacier or Glacier Bay National Park. You may like to opt for an extended cruise-tour comprehensive package where you go by train around Alaska and it includes lodging and seeing the sights in Denali National Park.

Due to weather hindrances, cruises to Alaska are strictly restricted during the summer months from early May to Mid Sept. June, July and August are the peak seasons when the average daily temperatures reach up to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The best time to sail is May and September as temperatures soar around 50 degrees. Luxury vessels and midsize ships sail from Vancouver, BC and Seattle. At both embarkment and disembarkment points, you are able to visit the ports of Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.

The wonder world of Alaska is waiting for you. The mountains, waterfalls, the humpback whales and frolicking sea lions, the breathtaking forests, wildlife and the snowcapped mountains-is all there for you. Alaska is fascinating, explorative and full of new discoveries. Each new day ushers in new surprises. Alaska is the most memorable place on the earth. You see the breathtaking view of Mt. McKinley as it rises grandly over Denali National Park. Imagine yourself bird watching, hiking through the glacier waterfalls outside Juneau and sea kayak on the Tongass National Park harbor.

Alaska is a place full of adventures with its one hundred thousand glaciers and 3 million lakes. To enjoy the Alaska experience your first option should be a Gulf of Alaska cruise tour, along with Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with an option of land tours. You won't soon forget the Freestyle Cruising Alaska offers.

Experience the early frontier existence from America's oldest Russian Orthodox Church in the San Diego's Gaslamp District, and the vineries of Santa Barbara. You will enjoy a trolley car ride to Chinatown or Fisherman's Wharf. As your ship sails through Glacier Bay, you experience nature to the fullest. Read More...

Cruise Line Jobs

Excellent! Extraordinary ..! That is the first words out of my mouth, when people hear the work in Cruise Ships overseas. Can you imagine, you will circumnavigate the world with luxury boats and get salaries of dollars in value if you work in Indonesia, may be the same as the salary of a Manager. Very Fantastic ..? Yes. Very Fantastic.In fact, work in the cruise ship case is not easy, but it does not mean that hard-very hard.
Capital is not big enough to provide the money you begin to Rp 5 million to Rp 20 million. But, the money is not the main capital, skills, English language you are major. When you speaking fluent in English, I make sure you will received 60% work in the cruise ship. Why only 60%? 40% of the expressions? The 40% is the ability to control your expertise in the position you applied. It is easy, isn't it? When you speak fluent English and have skills and intend to circumnavigate the world and get a dollar salary, working in Cruise Ships are the answer. Read More...

Visa and Work Permits

Firstly, to be able to travel abroad, you will need a valid passport. Apart from the passport, it is recommended to have other ID documents with you all the time, such as a driving license. Once you get to the ship the purser will file your passport and other documents and keep them in a safe, since you won't need them during the cruise.

Most staff on cruise ships do not come from the same country from where the ship is registered. Therefore many of them need a valid visa and/or work permit to work on a cruise ship legally.

If your ship embarks from a port in the USA or you have a stopover in one of the US ports, you will need the appropriate visa. You do not need to apply for a Green Card. All you need is your letter of employment (from your employer) and apply for C1Transit, D1 Seamen and B2 Visitor visa at the US embassy in your country. These visas allow you to enter the USA for a limited time (usually 30 days) only when your ship calls to a US port.

If you choose to stay in the USA, you will need to return to your home country to apply for the work permit - you cannot stay in the USA with C1/D1/B2 visa. Contact the US embassy in your country for more information.


If your cruise ship is registered in the UK, you will need to apply for the appropriate work permit at the British embassy in your country, unless you come from a country of the European Economic Area (EEA): Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Nationals of 8 new member states of the European Union need to register with the Home Office (Workers Registration Scheme) if they haven't worked in the UK legally for a period of at least 12 months before. This applies to the citizens of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

If your ship cruises the waters under the Italian, Greek, Norwegian, German, or French flag, you need to apply for the appropriate work visa unless you are a national of one of the old EU countries. Read more about work permits and work visas in Germany, France and other countries.

Cruise ship companies are used to employing staff from all over the world. They know how to obtain necessary visas and work permits. They will assist you and guide you through the process of applying for all the work visas and permits once they give you a job offer and you accept it. Read More...

Cruise Line Jobs

Excellent…! Luar Biasa..!
Itulah kata pertama yang keluar dari mulut saya, ketika mendengar orang Indonesia bekerja di kapal pesiar / cruise ships luar negeri. Bisa Anda Bayangkan, Anda akan keliling dunia dengan kapal mewah dan mendapatkan gaji DOLAR yang nilainya bila Anda bekerja di Indonesia, mungkin sama dengan gaji
seorang Manager. Fantastic Bukan..? Ya. Sangat Fantastic.Ternyata bekerja di kapal pesiar bukanlah perkara gampang, tapi bukan berarti susah-susah amat. Modalnya tidaklah besar, Anda cukup menyediakan uang mulai Rp 5 juta sampai Rp 20 juta. Tapinya lagi, uang bukanlah modal utama, kemampuan bahasa Inggris Andalah yang utama. Bila Anda lancar cas cis cus dalam bahasa Inggris, saya pastikan 60% Anda diterima bekerja di kapal pesiar. Koq cuma 60%? Yang 40% apaan??Yang 40% adalah kemampuan Anda menguasai keahlian pada posisi yang Anda lamar.Gampang kan?? Bila Anda lancar berbahasa Inggris dan mempunyai skill serta berkeinginan keliling dunia dan mendapatkan gaji dolar, bekerja di kapal pesiar / cruise ships adalah jawabannnya. Read More...

Who Else Wants to Make Great Money & Meet Tons of New People With a Cruise Ship Employment Job?

Cruise ship employment has seen a tremendous amount of growth over the last several years. It has enabled thousands of people to trade a forty hour work week for worldwide travel and life changing experiences.

Regardless of your nationality, experience, sex, or background, the cruise ship employment industry offers the average person the employment chance of a lifetime. Where else can you get paid tax free while
visiting the Caribbean, or the Alaskan frontier?

However, it is imperative that you have an educated resource to answer your questions, give you definitive advice, and shoot you straight. In order to truly separate yourself from your competitors you need to know how to apply, when to apply, and various other aspects to help ensure your success. While there is a definite demand within cruise ship employment industry, there are also thousands of applicants. The thing that makes you stand out from a stack of resumes is vital information, which very few people have access to.

There are countless guides and agents that would lead you to believe they are the authority on the subject. However, what they lack is the actual experience of life on board a cruise ship. Do you really know what work you would be involved with? How will you pay your bills while away? What hours will you be working? Can you socialize with guests? These are just a few very important questions that you need to have answered, not by someone from behind a desk, but someone involved in the cruise ship employment industry. By someone that has successfully hired thousand of applicants personally, and know what employers are looking for. Think of how much of an advantage you would have, if you had access to a foremost expert that ran a hiring agency, and staffed several prominent cruise liners.

There are many variables that go into the entire process of employment from start to finish. If you have a better understanding of what employers are looking for, then you position yourself as a strong potential hire. Once you move forward with the process, you can establish yourself as a credible candidate during your actual interview. How will you know what to say, to enhance your chances of employment? And how should you say it? It’s rather easy once you have access to the criteria employers look for, long before you even step foot in your interview.

If the idea of making countless friends, connections, and traveling to exotic locations interests you, then you owe it to yourself to get the facts. What you leave to chance will have a great impact when you’re seeking cruise ship employment. Remember, the dream job your seeking is being sought after by thousands of others as well.

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Cruise Travel Insurance - A Need To Cover Your Vacation

When you are in the midst of planning your cruise travel vacation, the last thing on your mind is thinking about the possibility that you might have to cancel your plans. People often completely overlook cruise travel insurance or they simply put it on the back burner and forget about it altogether. But, if you are spending thousands of dollars for your dream cruise, then you should take the time to know what vacation coverage options are available.

When you do go out to buy travel insurance, you need to be sure that you take the time to compare the different cruise insurance policies in order to be sure you get the coverage you are expecting. As with most things, you need to take the approach of "buyer beware" and be careful not to assume anything. In other words, ask plenty of questions and get things clarified before you buy.

This word of warning should not be construed as an implication that all travel insurance companies are only after your money, with the intent of not paying if a claim is filed. The fact is that any insurance company, cruise travel insurance companies included, are governed by state and federal regulations and most are on the up and up.

But the problems arise when people try to economize and cut corners when buying it. When it comes to cruise insurance, or any kind of indemnity coverage for that matter, you can be assured that you will only get what you paid for in the end. Buying the cheapest policy you can find will make you feel that you have been ripped off if it doesn't give you the coverage you need, when it is needed.

It's easy to get either overwhelmed or simply become complacent when looking at all of the options and variables that come up when trying to secure travel insurance. When you are scrambling to make your cruise travel vacation plans and then are busy getting ready for the voyage, it is often hard to focus and sort through the different policy options. This combined with trying to go for the cheapest coverage possible can contribute to dissatisfaction when it comes time to file a claim.

Before making a final decision and buying such a policy, be sure that you know exactly what is covered and what is not. Some travel insurance companies offer Comprehensive Coverage policies that will cover just about any contingency. These are usually the more expensive because they will pay benefits under the widest set of circumstances.

Other policies for it cover a very narrow set of conditions. Because they cover fewer circumstances, they are less likely to pay for a claim and so the premiums on these policies are considerably less. But the danger here is getting a policy that is essentially worthless because the terms and conditions are so narrowly defined that you are not likely to benefit from a claim, should the need arise.

When you have put your money, your hopes and your dreams into your cruise vacation, be sure that you protect that travel investment by getting good cruise travel insurance. Spend some focused, quality time in researching your options and always read the fine print before making a final decision about coverage. Travel agents can recommend good travel insurance companies, and online travel forums can provide candid reviews and honest experiences from other travelers.

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COMPANY PROFILE HAL

With more than 130 years of experience, Holland America Line is recognized as the undisputed leader in the cruise industry's premium segment. Its 13 ships sail to more than 280 ports of call on all seven continents, ranging from popular Caribbean and Alaska itineraries to exotic cruises to the far corners of the world. A 14th, 2,044-guest, 86,000 ton ship has been ordered and scheduled for delivery summer 2008, marking the first ship in the Signature Class series and the largest new build for Holland America Line.
Over the course of the company's long history, first as a cargo- and passenger-shipping carrier, and subsequently a leisure-cruise line, Holland America Line has carried more than 10 million passengers from Europe to the New World and to vacation destinations across the globe.

Continuing a Tradition of Excellence through Signature of Excellence
Holland America Line recently announced an unprecedented $225 million investment in unparalleled product and service enhancements to its fleet of five-star ships. Called Signature of Excellence, this initiative will build on Holland America Line's renowned Tradition of Excellence™ by significantly raising the standard in premium cruising. The comprehensive enhancements focus on five areas central to the Holland America Line guest experience: spacious, elegant ships and accommodations; sophisticated five-star dining; gracious, unobtrusive service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and compelling worldwide itineraries.
Enhancements have been executed on eleven ships and are expected to be completed throughout the fleet by the end of 2006.

Providing Passage to the New World
Holland America Line was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company (NASM), a shipping and passenger line. Because it was headquartered in Rotterdam and provided service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line. The company's first ocean liner was the Rotterdam, which sailed its maiden voyage from the Netherlands to New York City on Oct. 15, 1872. The one-way voyage took 15 days. Following that first voyage, Holland America Line has seen a series of benchmark moments in its history.

• By its 25th anniversary, Holland America Line owned a fleet of six cargo and passenger ships, and also provided service between Holland and the Dutch East Indies via the newly constructed Suez Canal.
• The line was a principal carrier of immigrants from Europe to the United States until well after the turn of the century, carrying 850,000 to new lives in the New World.
  
• In 1895, the company offered its first vacation cruise; its second leisure cruise, from New York to the Holy Land, was in 1910.
  
• In 1971, Holland America Line suspended its transatlantic passenger trade and turned to offering cruise vacations full time.
  
• In 1989, Holland America Line Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corp., the largest cruise company in the world. 

You can see how the proses to joining as Holland America Crew in this site.

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The Questions When Interview at Agent

Please introduce your self !

Why do you apply to this company ?
My friend told me that this company is good and everyone told me much about this company. So that why, I apply to this company to carry out my potentials and develops my future carrier in this company.

Where do you know about work on the cruise ship ?
I heard from my friend who worked on this company as a waiter. When he vacation, we always shared about his experiences work on the cruise ship.

What do you know about HAL ?
HAL is one of the second cruise ship company on the world with more than 130 years experiences. It has 13 ships sail to more than 280 ports of call on all 7 continents, ranging from popular Caribbean and Alaska itineraries to exotic cruises t the far corners of the world. A 14th ship with capacities for 2.044- guests, 86.000 ton weight has been ordered and scheduled for delivery in summer 2008.

What is you reason to work on the cruise ship ?
My 1st reason are to carry out my potentials and develops my future carrier in this company.
My 2nd reason is to looking for money, to improve my family financial and to save money for my future. And also I like traveling. So if worked on the cruise ship, I am lucky man because I can traveling around the world without spend my money even I can save my money.

Do you know, worked on the cruise ship is very hard? Why are you still applied to work there?
I known from my friend who worked in this company. When he vacation, I always asked him about his experience. And from him I know, work on the cruise ship is very hard. Sometimes, we have to sacrifice our rest time to work long hours, long distance from home, from family. But I don’t care about that, Sir. I can assure with whole my hard that I am a hard worker, dependable, learn by doing and cooperation. And I believe that I can do this job very well.

How do you evaluate your self to work on the cruise ship ?
I was graduated from floating hotel school for one year and I can speak English well and also I took my job training at Grand Hyatt Hotel for one year.

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Want to Work On the Cruise Lines??

Berikut beberapa tips untuk kamu:

Pertama dan yang paling penting, pengetahuan dalam bahasa Inggris adalah suatu keharusan bagi mereka yang ingin bekerja di kapal pesiar / cruise ships. Lancar bicara dalam bahasa Inggris merupakan nilai plus.

Kedua, pengetahuan dan pengalaman di bidang atau posisi yang Anda inginkan adalah krusial. Sebagai contoh, untuk bagian hotel seperti waiter, bartender, cabin steward, setidaknya Anda bekerja 1 tahun di hotel bintang 5 atau restaurant. Ingat, bekerja selama 3 tahun di McDonals sangat berbeda dengan bekerja di fine dining kapal pesiar.

Ketiga, Anda harus mempunyai fisik, mental dan psikologi yang fit. Karena jam kerja di kapal pesiar itu normalnya selama 12-16 jam sehari. Beberapa dari crew kapal pesiar menyerah karena mental, fisik maupun psikologinya down.

Juga, kalau Anda memainkan kartu Anda dengan baik, Anda akan mempunyai banyak uang karena makan, minum maupun akomodasi adalah gratis di kapal pesiar.
Jika Anda pikir bekerja di kapal pesiar adalah surga, lupakan itu. Kesulitan akan datang kepada Anda dari waktu ke waktu selama Anda bekerja di kapal pesiar. Kuncinya adalah selalu menjaga pola pikir Anda. Usahakan selalu berpikir yang baik-baik saja dan lupakan semua kesulitan Anda. Nikmati… Enjoy aja..!! Good Luck! Read More...

Life On Board the Ships

Working on a cruise ship is an experience that you never forget. However, before you apply, you must realise that most jobs on cruise liners are very difficult and demanding. There are certain pros and cons which should be considered.

Pros:
If you work on a cruise ship, you travel to many attractive destinations and see interesting places. Although you spend most of the time aboard, there are some chances to go ashore and see the sites.
You meet people from all over the world and may forge some enduring friendships.
You can earn quite a lot of money. Since you do not have many opportunities to spend the money aboard, you can easily save most of it.
You get free accommodation and food. Moreover, you don’t have to pay the utility bills.

Cons:
It is very difficult to get a job on a cruise liner.
You will work long hours – 12 or 14 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Accommodation for the cruise staff is very modest. On newer ships two people or, on older ships, even more share a small cabin and a bathroom. The crew cabins of the major cruise lines have televisions supplied. Most cabins are situated on one of the lower decks and they do not have windows. You have to give up some of your habits and get used to those of your roommates'.
You will be at sea in all types of weather. If you suffer from severe sea-sickness, perhaps you should find a job ashore. Light forms of sea-sickness, however, are common amongst experienced seamen.
When you sign the contract with a cruise line company, you will usually pass a course on work safety, first aid and hygiene. You get free medical care in case you get ill on a cruise ship. Your employer - the cruise line - will pay for your health insurance for the period of the contract. This duty is based on the international conventions regarding employment at sea.

Cruise line staff can use the various leisure facilities on most ships, such as the gym, fitness centre, swimming pool, bar and meeting room. These facilities are only for the staff. Most employees do not socialise with the passengers during their free time. They are not allowed to use the facilities for the passengers.

Most cruise liners embark in the USA. You will be probably required to pay the travel expenses from your home to the port yourself. Most cruise line companies want their employees to buy a single way ticket and pay the travel deposit that will be returned to you when the contract is over. However, if you decide to leave before the contract terminates or if you get fired, you will forfeit your deposit. It will be used for purchasing the ticket back to your home country. You will be guarded to the airport to make sure you leave the USA and do not stay there illegally. The deposit is usually from $300 to $500. Some of the largest cruise lines recalled the deposit payments so that the new employees have less expenses (e.g. Carnival Cruise Lines Inc.). Read More...

Cruise Line Agent in Indonesia

Agen kapal Holland America Lines

Sumber Bakat Insani
Attn. Ms. Cristine
Menara Sudirman Lt. 16
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 60
Jakarta
Telp. 021-5227717
http://www.sbimanning.co.id/

Agen kapal putih

PT. Meranti Magsaysay (Costa, Star Cruise, P&O)
Attn. Mr. Jimmy
Graha Bintang Lt I
Jl. Talang Betutu No. 5
Dukuh Atas
Jakarta Pusat
Telp. 021-3155514
www.ptmerantimagsaysay.com

CTI Jakarta (Carnival Cruise Ship)
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. B-7, Lt. 2, No. 206
Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950
Telp. 021-5204287

CTI Group Yogyakarta (Carnival Cruise Ship)
Jl. Arimbi RT 19/ RW 17
Banguntapan Bantul
Yogyakarta 55198

Indomarino (Thompson Cruise Ship)
Attn. Mr. Saptawi Budiman
Jl. Gorontalo No. 25
Tanjung Priok- Jakarta Utara

Papamitsos
Gedung Muzatek Blok C-1, Lt. 9.
Jl. Sukarjo Wiryopranoto No. 30-36
Wisma Sawah Besar
Jakarta Pusat 10120
Telp. 021-3811220

Panatara Damas
Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam Raya No. 79 A
Jakarta Selatan 12810
Telp. 021-83704602

Andhika line ,
Attn. Mr. sukri
Jl. Kebun bawang V no. 9
Jakarta utara
Telp. 021 43911820

MS walrus cruise ship
Pt. cemerlang Bintang Sekawan
Komp. Kunciran Mas Permai
Jl. Garuda 2 blok A2 no. 21
Kunciran – tangerang
Telp. 68398826
Fax. 70644249

Barbership Company (Royal Carribean Cruise Ship)
Wijoyo Center Building
Jl. Jend. Sudirman LT.5
Jakarta

Camar International (school)
JL. Tarumanegara No. 32 – 39
Ciputat - Tangerang 15149
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TIPS ON RESUMES

Our tips will help you in preparing a professional and dynamic resumeRemember, the resume is your first step in obtaining your dream job!

• your resume should be neatly type written
• it should be written in the English language
• check for any typing or grammatical mistakes
• be sure to have your correct and current address, do include your postal code
• your phone number and area code should be included, along with an alternate number for messages
• your resume should not be more than 2 - 3 pages, the most important information should be listed on the first page
• list your academic background, beginning with your highest credentials, awards and recognitions should be stated
• 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
• do include volunteer work that you have done. Many hidden skills and talents can be found here.
• briefly list your office and computer skills
• briefly state other relevant courses you have taken
• specify any talents or skills
• on the first page, list the languages you speak and write fluently
• you should be able to provide 3 - 4 business references. They will be contacted with your permission
• always send a cover letter with your resume, highlighting the skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for
• address the cover letter to the recruiting agent you are applying to
• ensure you proofread and sign your cover letter
• do not lie or stretch the truth on your resume, as you will be asked to provide proof during the interview
  

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Vacancy

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, one of the largest cruise companies in the world, is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic
individual to join its world wide fleet of cruise ships. With 2 years experience in laundry.
We are presently looking to fill the following positions :

Laundry Master
Assistant Laundry Master
Laundry Attentdant

If you would like to work for a professional company, with an eye for excellence in service, then RCCL is for you. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.

If you possess excellent communication and customer service skills, then please send a detailed and updated resume to:

Menara Kuningan
CTI Group Jakarta
2nd Floor C1-2, HR Rasuna Said Blok X-7 Kav. 5 Jakarta 12490
Phone: +62 21 3001 2415 / 16 Fax: +62 21 3001 2417
Email: Jakarta@cti-usa.com
Site: www.cti-usa.com


HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

Assistant Steward Lido (ASL)

General Purpose Attendant (GPA) Housekeeping/Laundry - Male Requirement: Male, fit both physically & mentally. Minimum height 160 cm. Minimum 1 year working experience (job training included) as a Restaurant Waiter at qualified international restaurants/F&B Department (3 star level or higher) for ASL. Minimum 6 months job training/experience as Laundryman, Room boy/Room maid or Public Area Attendant at Housekeeping department for GPA. Minimum D1 in hotel school. Latest job experience should be no more than 2 years ago. Good command of English. Candidates need to meet the minimum standard of command of English. Testing consist of verbal, written and computerized test on grammar, listening and conversation. Minimum 21 years old and maximum 35 years old.

Please complete all of copies documents required as follows:

1. Application letter should be written in English.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Latest certificate endorsed by the school.
4. Certificate of Job Training or Job Experience and English Course.
5. Birth certificate.
6. Family card (kartu keluarga) and ID card (KTP).
7. Letter of good behavior from the police department (SKCK).
8. Letter of permission to work with Holland America Line from parents/husband/wife affixed with Rp 6000 stamp duty.
9. Recent color photograph 4 (four) pieces size 4 x 6 cm.

please send your application to:

PT Sumber Bakat Insani (SBI)
Menara Sudirman 16^th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 60, Jakarta 12190

www.sbimanning.co.id
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What's Brewing Over at Royal Caribbean?

Cruise lines have long offered signature drinks -- like Carnival's "Fun Ship Special" (think fruity cocktail) and Holland America's cucumber smash (imagine a very healthy martini) -- and more recently have moved into creating their own private wine labels (examples include Celebrity Vineyards and Crystal's C Wines). Now, something new is brewing ... and yes, we're talking about beer.

Royal Caribbean is now offering its own Belgian ale fleetwide: Royal Legendary Belgian Ale. They're keeping it low key for some inexplicable reason (I found out about the beer by reading an advertisement on a table card outside the Bull and Bear Pub on Freedom of the Seas). And the description alone offered an incentive to try it: "While exploring the depths of the Caribbean, adventurers discovered amongst sunken treasures a Legendary Belgian Ale recipe. Brought back to a Belgian brewery, this time-honored recipe is now being brewed exclusively for Royal Caribbean."

Okay, we know the recipe wasn't really discovered amongst sunken treasures (we asked), but it is still a fun story and a mighty fine libation. If you like traditional Belgian wheat ales -- like Hoegaarden, which is actually brewed in Belgium, and Blue Moon -- you'll enjoy Royal; it's not quite as pale in color but citrus-y, crisp and refreshing. Royal Legendary Belgian Ale is a limited-time offering on all ships -- but a spokeswoman tells us that due to its popularity there's no end date in mind and that the line will continue production in the immediate future. Bottoms up! Read More...

Cruise Ship employment Opportunities

There are many opportunities within the growing cruise industry. As a cruise line employee, you will have the opportunity to see many beautiful ports of call and meet some wonderful new friends.

Cruise lines hire staff all year round. They are looking for highly motivated, energetic, outgoing, friendly and professional employees with a positive attitude. Ship Lines are looking for individuals that are committed to customer service excellence.

Just Cruis'n International and Cruise Services International are key Recruiting Agents for the major shipline companies. Hundreds of employees are placed every year. We are commited to providing Cruise companies with the industries best candidates! We assist the right candidate in obtaining a position that is most suitable for them.

Cruise Services International and Just Cruising International have listed job descriptions of the various shipboard positions for your review. Use these descriptions to match your education, work experience, skills and talents to a job that is right for you!
To help you out, we have answered the commonly asked questions about life at sea. We hope this will help you make a more informed decision.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What kind of employees are the cruise lines looking for?
A. The cruise lines are looking for individuals who have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with the public. They are looking for staff who are enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing. It is important to make a positive and lasting impression with the passengers. Appearance is important. Employees must be clean and well groomed at all times. In short, they are looking for hardworking individuals who enjoy people and take pride in themselves and their work.

Q. How long are the contracts
A. Contracts vary, but are normally 6 months. Contracts can be renewed. Career path advancement is possible. Most positions are entry level, as most cruise lines promote from within based on job performance.

Q. What will I earn?
A. Salaries are competitive with those in the marketplace. In general the range is between $1,000.00 and $1,700.00 US per month. Restaurant and House Staff wages are based on gratuities and can expect to earn $300.00 - $600.00 US per week.

Q. Who will I work with?
A. You will work with crew members who represent nationalities from all over the world. Appreciating and understanding other peoples' differences and values will make your job more rewarding and create some lasting friendships. You will report to your Hotel Manager and your Department Head. However, the Captain is the Master of the ship and is in authority at all times. All shipboard employees must abide to strict Master's Rules and Regulations.

Q. What will my responsibilities be?
A. Your responsibilities will depend on the position you are hired for. In addition to these duties, you are required to participate in training/safety drills and gangway duty. Team work is important and vital.

Q. What are some of the policies I will have to follow?
A. Officers are responsible for the smooth sailing and operation of the ship. There are rules and regulations that are set out for all employees as these policies are necessary to maintain the safety and well being of all on board. The public facilities are for the passengers to enjoy. Use of these facilities are limited or not permitted. You are expected to behave and dress professionally on and off duty. Excessive drinking or socializing is not tolerated either on or off duty. You are not permitted to mingle with the passengers when you are off duty.

Q. If I am hired, what documentation will I require?
A. If you are Canadian or US citizen, you require a valid passport. If you hold another international passport, you also need to obtain a C1-D Visa. You will be required to have a complete pre-employment physical prior to joining the vessel. The cost is at your own expense.

Q. Am I responsible for my airfare to join the ship?
A. Some companies will pay your transportation to meet the ship, others expect you to cover the cost of your transportation. In the event that you break your contract or are terminated, the cruise lines will deduct the expenses they incured for your transportation.

Q. How long will it take to obtain a position?
A. Employment can be obtained within days or months from the time your application has been accepted by the Cruise Line dependent on the current demand for the position you are seeking.

Q. What benefits will I receive?
A. Benefits include your room, board and all meals. Most companies also provide you with emergency medical insurance when you are signed on the ship as an employee.

Q. What expenses will I incur on board?
A. Your expenses are minimal, making it possible for you to save a considerable amount of money. Of course the amount you save will depend on your own spending habits. Generally, the expenses that you incur are gratuities to the waiter and cabin steward ( approx. US $10.00 each per week ); laundry, dry cleaning, alcoholic beverages and items of a personal nature. Employees may be required to purchase a uniform.

Q. What taxes will I be responsible for?
A. No taxes are deducted from your salary if you are not a US resident/citizen. Canadian residents are obligated in reporting their income to Revenue Canada.

Q. What hours will I work?
A. Working on board a cruise ship is not a holiday. You will work long hours. You can expect to work seven days a week, approximately 8 - 14 hours a day. Your schedule will vary from day to day.

Q. What will my living quarters be like?
A. The ship is a floating hotel and space is limited. Cabins are small and simple. You will share accommodations with 2 - 4 crew members. It is important that you get along with others and that you exercise patience and diplomacy. If you value your private time and enjoy being alone, ship board life is not for you.

Q. How will I spend my off duty time?
A. When you are off duty, you can relax in your cabin or socialize with other crew members in designated areas. Staff and crew are not permitted to socialize with the passengers. Staff and crew have limited, if any, access to public areas.

Q. Will I visit the ports?
A. Visiting exciting destinations is only one of the many benefits of working on board a luxury cruise liner. When the ship is in dock and you are off duty, you will have some shore leave. Read More...

Recruitment Agents for Cruise Line Jobs

Almost all major cruise lines have their own recruitment agents established in particular regions of the world. The cruise line companies would not answer your inquiries at all - or they would send your inquiry to one of their agents.

The best way of finding employment on a cruise ship is to contact a recruitment agent who works for the specific cruise line, if you have decided which cruise line you wish to work for. The personnel departments of the cruise lines would not be able to manage all the inquiries from particular applicants from over the world and that is why they use the service of the recruitment agents.

Recruitment agents are responsible for choosing suitable applicants. The agent presents the applicants to the interviewer from the cruise line. It is the agent's task to select from numerous applications only those who match the cruise line's requirements.

Be careful!
There are many advertisements that offer information about cruise jobs. You need to pay for the leaflet or book. These are fake, very often containing misleading information that will not help anyone to get a job.
The recruitment agent checks the applicant's experience, references, criminal record and they will arrange the medical examinations so that the cruise line representative meets completely prepared people at the interview.

Most recruitment agents provide training for hired crew - starting from basic courses which have to prepare the new employee to the new circumstances ending with the special STCW courses which some cruise lines already require (STCW - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers). All the courses last a couple of days each. Read More...