
Martide Blog
We post regularly on topics ranging from life at sea, maritime recruitment, seafarer job seeker tips, maritime crew management systems and more.


5 Risks of Using Social Media to Screen Your Candidates
Dec 02, 2019 • 10 mins read •
Maritime RecruitmentScreening candidates for seafarer jobs on social media is free, quick and easy. BUT there are things to watch out for. Martide takes a look at a few of the pitfalls to help you as a small to medium sized shipping company decide whether or not candidate screening on social media is right for you.




5 Ways to Improve Life Onboard by Being a Better Crewmate
Nov 27, 2019 • 11 mins read •
Life at SeaHave you ever noticed some people prefer to rant and rage whatever the situation? You’ve probably been on board with seafarers like that. But being nice improves life on a cargo ship. It’s a strength to be kind, not a weakness and it’ll make you the seafarer everyone wants to work with - and hire!


3 Ways to Stop Candidates Ghosting You
Nov 26, 2019 • 11 mins read •
Maritime RecruitmentYou advertise your seafarer jobs. A candidate applies. They’ve the right qualifications, their documents are valid. You interview them and they’re a great fit for your vessel. You negotiate salary, offer them a contract and then...nothing. They disappear. Welcome to the world of candidate ghosting.




4 Questions You May be Asked at Seafarer Job Interviews (And How to Answer Them)
Nov 19, 2019 • 8 mins read •
Job Seeker TipsYou've been invited to seafarer jobs interviews. Now you need to impress the potential employer so they want to sign that contract. The best way to do that is to be polite, personable, professional - and give great answers to their questions. Martide tells you what those questions might be.


3 Questions to Ask Candidates in Maritime Recruitment
Nov 18, 2019 • 8 mins read •
Maritime RecruitmentOne thing being talked about in recruitment for seafarer jobs at the moment is candidate experience. The theory is that by improving this and engaging better with potential employees, you’ll be more likely to acquire top talent. And one way to do that is to ask better interview questions.
