Job Seeker Tips

Blog with tips & articles including how to find jobs at sea, writing a seaman resume, interview prep & the best ways to find seafarer jobs.

Martide's Most Popular Seafarer Blog Posts of 2022

Martide's Most Popular Seafarer Blog Posts of 2022

At the end of the year we like to take a nostalgic look backwards and see what the most read blog posts on our seafarer blog were. The main reason we like to do this is because it helps us to see what topics you’re interested in as a reader so that we can deliver similar blog posts in the future.

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Happy New Year, Happy New Seafarer Job!

Happy New Year, Happy New Seafarer Job!

At Martide we’re always looking for qualified seamen and seawomen for our employers’ and manning agents’ maritime job vacancies. So if you haven’t created a Martide account yet and you’re looking for a job at sea, we highly recommend you make it your new year’s resolution!

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Your Guide to Creating a Seafarer Resume Online

Your Guide to Creating a Seafarer Resume Online

We make it easy for anyone looking for seafarer jobs to apply for vacancies. Create an online seafarer resume with a Martide User Profile and once you’ve filled in your information, that’s the one and only time you’ll ever have to do it. Here’s how to get started.

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How to Find Your Next Seafarer Job with Martide

How to Find Your Next Seafarer Job with Martide

If you’re looking for seafarer jobs, we’re pleased to say that you’ve come to the right place! At Martide we have a quality selection of different types of maritime jobs ready and waiting for qualified seamen to apply to. In this blog post we’re going to look at how to find your next cargo ship job.

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Now Hiring Seafarers with LNG Experience for Jobs at Sea

Now Hiring Seafarers with LNG Experience for Jobs at Sea

Are you a seafarer with experience in jobs at sea that include working on LNG fueled ships? If so you’re in high demand! As a greener cleaner energy Liquified Natural Gas is changing the future of the maritime industry. And seafarers who have the expertise will see their popularity rise!

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Seaman Interview Questions & Answers for Deck Crew Jobs

Seaman Interview Questions & Answers for Deck Crew Jobs

One thing that can help you ace a seafarer job interview is to be prepared. And a big part of that is knowing what seamen questions and answers you might be asked. We look at how you can prepare for interviews for deck crew jobs by giving you the lowdown on what questions you’ll probably get asked.

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How to Spot Scammers Who Offer Fake Seafarer Jobs

How to Spot Scammers Who Offer Fake Seafarer Jobs

It seems every other day there’s news about a seafarer who’s fallen victim to a fraudulent manning agent, shipping company, or non-existent seafarer job. Not only is this disappointing, it can also cost financially. So it’s crucial to be able to distinguish between genuine employers and fake ones.

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Interview Questions & Answers for Marine Engineering Jobs

Interview Questions & Answers for Marine Engineering Jobs

If you’re applying for seafarer jobs, including entry level cargo ship jobs, in the engineering department of a vessel, this post is for you. Especially if you’ve been contacted by an employer and you’d like to know what some of the seaman interview questions and answers that you might be asked are!

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How to Write a Really Great Seafarer Resume & Cover Letter

How to Write a Really Great Seafarer Resume & Cover Letter

Knowing you need a great seafarer resume to stand out from the crowd is one thing. Knowing how to achieve that can be another. So in a crowded marketplace such as the maritime industry, how do you make sure you rise head and shoulders above your fellow seamen and get the seafarer jobs you want?

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How to Build a Resume for a Seaman with Martide

How to Build a Resume for a Seaman with Martide

We all have plenty of those annoying little tasks to do that fall under the umbrella of ‘life admin’ and if you’ve ever looked for a seafarers job you’ll probably agree that writing a resume for a seaman is one of them! That’s why building your maritime resume online with Martide is the way forward.

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How to Find Seafarer Jobs with Martide's Mobile App

How to Find Seafarer Jobs with Martide's Mobile App

Are you a seafarer looking for jobs at sea? Want a way to find your next crewing vacancy quickly and easily wherever you are? Applied for maritime jobs and would like to track your application? The Martide mobile app is the solution if you’re looking for seafarer job vacancies on the go!

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Seaman Interview Questions & Answers for Cadets

Seaman Interview Questions & Answers for Cadets

Interviews are nerve wracking, especially at the beginning of your career in seafarer jobs. So it makes sense to be prepared for any seaman questions and answers you might meet. It doesn’t matter whether your job interview is in person or video, you need to be on the ball to beat the competition!

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7 Reasons Why You Should Look For Seafarer Jobs Online

7 Reasons Why You Should Look For Seafarer Jobs Online

If you usually try traditional ways to find seafarer jobs we’re going to ask you to take a leap of faith and try the online way of looking for jobs at sea. Bear with us while we explain why looking for seamen jobs online is the way to go. In fact we’ve 7 reasons why you should look for jobs online!

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Why Lying on Your Seafarer Resume Will Always Backfire

Why Lying on Your Seafarer Resume Will Always Backfire

Lying on a resume is never a good idea, but lying on a seafarer resume is a real no-no for anyone who takes their maritime career seriously. The trouble with lying - or just exaggerating - when job seeking is that if (and when) you get found out, it can have terrible consequences on your future.

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5 Big Mistakes People Make in Their Seafarer Resume

5 Big Mistakes People Make in Their Seafarer Resume

Writing a maritime resume isn’t something people do for fun. It’s time consuming, it can be hard to know what to include and what to omit, and checking for spelling errors is a pain. So we’re giving you a headstart by telling you 5 big mistakes people often make when writing a resume for a seafarer.

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The Seafarer's Guide to Creating a Twitter Profile

The Seafarer's Guide to Creating a Twitter Profile

When it comes to finding jobs at sea some places might be more obvious than others. You know about seafarer jobs boards, maritime recruitment agencies and Facebook. In this post we’re looking at another social media website to find seafarer jobs: Twitter. Here’s how to create an account and profile.

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How to Prepare for a Skype or Zoom Seafarer Job Interview

How to Prepare for a Skype or Zoom Seafarer Job Interview

The nature of the shipping industry means many of Martide’s clients operate globally. And the seafarers who apply for our seafarer jobs are located anywhere from Ukraine to China. This means conducting interviews face-to-face can be a real challenge - but Skype and Zoom interviews can save the day.

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What You Need to Include On Your Seafarer Resume

What You Need to Include On Your Seafarer Resume

Writing a seafarer resume that helps you stand out from the crowd is important if you want an employer or maritime recruitment agency to contact you instead of another similarly qualified seafarer hunting for the same seaman job vacancy as you. We take a look at what you need to include in yours.

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Things You Really Shouldn't Include on Your Seafarer Resume

Things You Really Shouldn't Include on Your Seafarer Resume

Have you ever tried to write a seafarer resume and come unstuck as soon as you’ve written your name and address? Don’t worry you’re not alone. Writing a resume for any industry is hard. That’s why Martide has written a guide to things you really shouldn’t include on your CV for a shipping company.

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5 More Big Mistakes People Make in Their Seafarer Resume

5 More Big Mistakes People Make in Their Seafarer Resume

There are so many different things to know when writing a maritime resume that it can be hard to get started. Not using cliches (“I’m a dynamic team player!”) is one, but it’s the basics you need to get down pat before you start tweaking your language. So here are 5 more big mistakes to avoid!

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Insider Interview Tips to Win the Best Jobs at Sea

Insider Interview Tips to Win the Best Jobs at Sea

No matter how much experience you have in the maritime industry being prepared for an interview is the difference in acing it and landing a job or contract or blowing it. Preparation enables you to be more focused and more likely to impress your potential employer. Here’s how to do that.

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4 Easy Steps to your Next Seafarer Job Vacancy

4 Easy Steps to your Next Seafarer Job Vacancy

Whatever stage you’re at in your search for seafarer jobs did you know that thanks to Martide you’re only 4 steps away from your next contract? And that’s all thanks to our easy to create seafarer profile and seafarer job vacancy board. Read on to find out how to create an online seafarer resume.

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5 Ways to Make Your Search for Jobs at Sea Easier

5 Ways to Make Your Search for Jobs at Sea Easier

If you’re not naturally organized it can be overwhelming always thinking about finding your next seafarer job vacancy. That’s why we’re looking at how to organize your search for jobs at sea. Because when you’re more organized you can concentrate on your current job and enjoy your shore leave more!

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Martide's Hot Seafarer Jobs for December 10th

Martide's Hot Seafarer Jobs for December 10th

Are you qualified and looking for the hottest seafarer jobs? Our maritime crewing board has all of our latest vacancies for seamen on it but we’re currently hiring for some positions that will be changing over soon. Get in touch with us today and we'll see you onboard soon!

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How to Sell Yourself in a Maritime Resume without Showing Off

How to Sell Yourself in a Maritime Resume without Showing Off

Have you written a maritime resume and found it hard to sell your skills without showing off? Boasting on a CV is a major turn off for most employers, including shipping companies and maritime recruitment agencies. But you still need to tell a potential employer what your strengths are. Here’s how.

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Jobs at Sea

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Jobs at Sea

In a series of articles Martide is looking at everything to do with finding jobs in the maritime industry. We’re exploring the different ways you can find jobs at sea, from finding out which job is right for you to maritime training and from organizing your job search to impressing an interviewer.

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How to Write a Resume for a Seafarer Without Using Clichés

How to Write a Resume for a Seafarer Without Using Clichés

It can be hard writing a resume for a seafarer. You may have lots of experience and be unsure what to include or omit. Or you might be looking for entry level maritime jobs and worry you don’t have enough sea time. But one thing you must do when writing a maritime resume is leave out the cliches!

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing for Seafarer Jobs

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing for Seafarer Jobs

You're currently applying for seafarer jobs and have got some interviews lined up. That's great! But you need to be prepared. And with that in mind, we’ve put together some tips and tricks for things that you really should avoid if you want to nail that interview rather than blow it!

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How to Write a Seafarer Resume for the Maritime Industry

How to Write a Seafarer Resume for the Maritime Industry

Chances are you’ve already written a seafarer resume but if you really want to stand out from the crowd you need to do more than include your name, email and the dates of contracts in the maritime industry you’ve had. You need to make sure your CV really shows you in your very best light.

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Tips to Read Before Switching to a Shore Based Maritime Job

Tips to Read Before Switching to a Shore Based Maritime Job

A career in the maritime industry doesn’t have to mean working at sea. If you’re thinking of making the transition to one of the many maritime jobs on shore, you might be feeling a little trepidation. We take a look at how to make the leap from a seafaring job to working permanently ashore.

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