Job Seeker Tips

Tips and practical advice including how to find jobs at sea, writing a seaman resume, interview prep and the things you should and shouldn't do when looking for seafarer jobs.

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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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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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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This is Where You Can Find the Best Seafarer Jobs

This is Where You Can Find the Best Seafarer Jobs

There’s a number of ways to find seafarer jobs. Whether you’re an experienced seaman or looking for entry level cargo ship jobs, we take a closer look here. From social media to crew jobs boards to working with a maritime recruitment agency, here’s the complete lowdown on where to find jobs at sea.

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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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Why You Mustn't Trash Talk Employers on Your Seafarer Resume

Why You Mustn't Trash Talk Employers on Your Seafarer Resume

Are you about to start writing a maritime resume? Perhaps you’re thinking about dusting off your current seafarer CV to apply for jobs at sea after a period onshore. Whatever stage in your sea career you are at, trash talking a former employer on your seafarer resume is a real no no! Here’s why.

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10 Big Mistakes Not To Make in Your Seafarer Resume

10 Big Mistakes Not To Make in Your 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 10 big mistakes people often make when writing a resume for a seafarer.

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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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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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