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Working at sea is not only a worthy monetary reward, but also the romance of distant wanderings. At least, every newcomer lives with such hopes: you want to see the world, look into the unknown, get an experience that you will never see at home. In practice, this is not always true. Having set off on a voyage, novice sailors quickly understand why they are paying such high salaries by the standards of Ukraine. However, for this you still need to find a job, which is far from always and not everyone succeeds.
How to get a high-paying job?
Anyone who has chosen the sea as their second home, both beginners and experienced sailors, faces the problem of finding vacancies in one way or another. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all recipe that will help you find a good job, but there are several ways to increase your value as a specialist in the eyes of crewing companies.
Work experience is the cornerstone of any recruitment, and maritime professions are no exception. If you don’t have it or almost don’t have it, you don’t have to count on easy money. Look at the low-paying career options: After the maiden voyage, there will be a much better chance of getting a better position.
The more information, the more likely you are to find something useful. Regularly browse job sites, subscribe to newsletters, make calls yourself. This advice applies to everyone - both novice seafarers and those who already have experience on the ship.
The documents should be in order - take and leave the flight even today. Otherwise, the whole hiring procedure will be wasted. Any work begins with the registration of all the necessary documents. So consultation on visa issues and taking tests for knowledge of English is the first thing to do. The intermediary company will undertake part of the design, but you are also interested in the result.
Good English is definitely a bargaining chip when hiring. In an international team, one cannot do without him, and it is on foreign courts that the very high salaries that attract most of the applicants. Once you cross the language barrier, you will feel freer and will be able to further expand your linguistic knowledge. Often, fluency in English helps a newbie to get a job that more experienced sailors will apply for.
Education is far from the top of the list, but it also plays an important role. To start making good money, you need to have a certain qualification, or at least take a year's training course at a nautical school for a sailor. Seamen who have acquired specialized knowledge, at least in theory, are more willing to hire. The same applies to the service personnel on cruise ships: having a diploma or certificate of completed courses, which can be attached to your future work, will be a plus. Another good opportunity to increase your employer's value is to improve your skills on distance courses while on vacation.
Good health is as much a seafarer's capital as his professional skills. Taking care of your own body should not be limited to undergoing a medical examination before a flight: get used to regularly visit the dentist, take screening tests that will help identify changes in the state of health in the early stages. By the way, sailors without bad habits are more likely to be hired on ships.
What is required to apply to a crewing agency?
You can start your career in maritime business practically from scratch, without having to fill out unnecessary paperwork. The list of current vacancies is regularly updated on our website, where it is enough to fill out a short application form and attach your resume (in English).
