Superyacht Crew CV Advice
Your curriculum vitae is in many cases the first impression a prospective employer will know about you. The decision to shortlist you, or indeed to interview you, for a job on a luxury yacht will be taken on the strength of how you CV is presented, the content and quality of writing.
A CV is your selling document, a personal presentation of your experience and objectives.
An employer will probably have dozens of CVs for any one job so yours must stand out. It must be concise, clear and communicate to your potential employer why you will be an asset to his vessel/company.
As well as being concise your CV should not be lengthy, even if you have had many posts. Ideally it should not take up more than two pages of A4.
What Your CV Should Contain
Personal Details:
Name
Date of birth
Nationality
Visas held (e.g. B1/B2)
Marital status
Smoker/non smoker
Shore address
Landline phone number (If any)
Mobile phone number
Languages spoken and degree of fluency
Recent Head and shoulders photograph
Health (Certificates)
Tattoos/body art if any
Qualifications and Education:
Detail all relevant qualifications
Experience and Employment History:
List all positions held with the most recent posting first. This should be in the following format;
Dates
Position Held
Name of Yacht
Size (Length, Tonnage)
Number of crew and passengers
Commercial or Private
Responsibilities: (Brief outline of your role aboard, two lines maximum
Also detail any relevant shorebased roles you have had.
Additional Skills:
Detail any skills/qualifications that you have which may be relevant – computer skills etc.
Hobbies
List hobbies, leisure activities and interests - especially if they are related to the position you seek
References
Name
Occupation/Yacht Name
Address (If possible)
Phone Number (Land)
Phone Number (Mobile)
Email
AND...always check the spelling and grammar and have at least one other person read through your CV.
Photograph
Your photograph should a head and shoulders shot in colour. Dress smartly, if possible wear a uniform or plain shirt, neat hair. Have the photograph taken in a neutral background, no one else in shot.
Accompanying Letter
The letter/email that you write to accompany your CV. It should be brief and be tailored to the position which you are seeking.
MORE INFORMATION
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