Working On Cruise Ships - Brossura

Bow, Sandra

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1854583387 ISBN 13: 9781854583383

Casa editrice: Vacation-Work, 2005

Riassunto

The definitive guide to finding work on cruise ships describes 150 different jobs at sea--and explains how to get them. Some ships have over 1,000 crew members and there is work to be found among them for people of all ages and backgrounds, with jobs including:
>Social hostesses and cruise directors
>Gymnasium staff, physiotherapists, and aerobics instructors
>Croupiers, cashiers, and casino technicians
>Chefs, butchers, and bakers
>Engineers, electricians, and radio operators
>Galley, bar, and waiting staff
>Doctors, nurses, and medical orderlies
>Hairdressers, beauticians, and manicurists

A host of other specialist positions including florists, photographers, gentleman hosts, kennel staff, librarians, and port lecturers are also covered. Chapters describing the different types of work include personal reports from seafarers around the world from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, the Bahamas to Hawaii, and the Fjords of Norway, to give the true flavor of what the jobs are really like. Working on Cruise Ships also includes:
>A directory listing details of two hundred cruise lines
>Addresses of the main maritime agents and hiring agencies
>Details of what jobs are most in demand
>Advice on how to make a good impression when applying for a job

In addition, it gives descriptions of the pros and cons of working on large, small, old, and new ships to help readers decide on which would suit them best. Other invaluable information includes what to expect in terms of living conditions on board and hours of work, advice on what to take, and a guide to the hierarchy of employees to be found on board.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Sandra Bow has over a decade of experience of working afloat for lines including Cunard, Renaissance Cruises, Louis Cruise Lines, Leisure Cruises and Costa Cruises. During this time her career both as a senior officer and a member of the entertainment department has taken her literally all over the globe.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Inside this guide you will find:

Thousands of seasonal and career opportunities for men and women with cruise lines throughout the world.

Information on over 150 different types of jobs at sea for people of all ages and backgrounds - galley, bar and waiting staff, social hostesses, photographers, port lecturers, croupiers, engineers, nurses, waiters, gentleman hosts, hairdressers, entertainers etc.

Addresses of the main Maritime Agents and Hiring Agencies who recruit staff for many of the major operators throughout the Seven Seas, together with full details of what jobs are most in demand and how to apply.

Personal reports from seafarers around the world from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, the Bahamas to Hawaii and the Fjords of Norway to the South Pacific.

Extensive directory listing details of 200 cruise liners with information on size of ship, date launched, nationality and number of crew.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Vacation-Work
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1854583387
• ISBN 13: 9781854583383
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 253