How long does the hiring process for a Cruise Line Take?

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Anja H

I've seen it take 6 months to a week to get a job. All depends on what they need when. Like Kevin L said, go ahead and apply and mention when you will be available.

I have been to 1 recruiter and did not like the fact, that I could have ended up with any cruise line.

So I opted out of that and went directly to the cruise line which I was interested in. And the good part was, that I did not have to pay in order to get a job there.

Good luck to you

Kevin L

It just depends. I sent my resume out in May and I was on the ship in July.

I could have been on the ship a lot sooner, but I wanted to give my current employer a full two weeks notice before I left.

I had several offers before that one, where I would get a call on a Thursday asking me if I could start that coming Monday. So it took a little longer before they could find me something where I would have at least two weeks advance notice.

And I had turn down three or four offers before I finally was able to accept one.

What you can do, is tell them you are interested but you won't be available until such and such a date. At least get the process started now.

I don't know what methods the others used to apply, but when I was applying my recruiter told me that what I could do if I wanted, was give my employer two weeks notice without having been assigned a ship. And then go to Miami and get a hotel there for 2 or 3 weeks. And she said within that time, you will almost certainly be assigned a ship, because you can meet the ship the next time it's in port (assuming in ports in South FL. which a lot of them do, especially during the winter)

imayesfan

It can take months to a year. Its not an easy process and they dont like to hire americans in general unless you have some cruise director or dancing skills. The wait staff and housekeeping jobs are all non american, so really it depends on what kind of position your looking for.
Some years ago i worked in the casino Dept for NCL and they hired me on the spot because it was consigned out to another company to hire for that dept. If your going for child care or massage or fitness 5hen you have a good chance at getting in.
I loved it! No car needed, they feed you and clean your room, pay insurance..you get to travel and most of all you can save every dime you make! Sure wish i didnt have kids now, or i would go back in a heartbeat!
There are docks in Miami on the pier at 1177 south america way that they hire direct from there too! Depends on a lot of things.
Hope you get in . APPLY NOW AND DO NOT WAIT!

seacat

I'm now working for my second cruise line, and both times it took several months. From the time I emailed my resume until they got back to me was about three months in both cases. From the time I was interviewed until I got onboard was another month, as they need things like police clearance and medicals done.

I know everyone says they won't hire Americans, but I've met plenty onboard!

Start applying now. If a job comes up before your lease expires, you don't have to take it. But if you wait you'll probably have to sign another lease!

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