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
74701515-68383374 Read More...

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...