Thursday, February 3, 2011

Should you use an agent to help you get a Cruise Ship Job?

Personnel departments of the cruise lines are not able to manage the job applications they get from all over the world which is why they use the services of a recruitment agent.

Recruitment agents are responsible for choosing suitable applicants. The agent presents the applicant 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. The recruitment agent checks the applicant's experience, references, criminal record and will often arrange the medical examination.  Legitimate agencies will never charge you a fee for their services.  They are paid by the cruise line.
 
So in a nutshell...YES, you should use an agent to help you get a cruise ship job.  Almost all major cruise lines have their own recruitment agents established in particular regions of the world. 

Stay tuned tomorrow for a list of Princess Cruises authorized agents.  

You can also click here for a list of the most popular recruitment agencies.