New Crew Member? How To Make Your Contract Easier In Two Weeks!

Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

👁️ 7K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 7:37

What This Creator Said

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you can just get through your first months on board being the best person that you can be the rest of your contract is going to be easier

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Set your clock 10 minutes fast to ensure you are never late for work or meetings.

✓Be nice to everyone, even if you have to fake it initially, to build a support network.

✓Volunteer for jobs to build a reputation as a hard worker early on.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Reputation management — Make a strong first impression in the first two weeks so that your reputation carries you through the rest of the contract.

Adjusting to ship life — Expect the first month to be the hardest due to new destinations, long hours, and being away from family.

Social dynamics/Crew cliques — Be kind to everyone to avoid being isolated; having more friends makes life easier.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I make my cruise ship contract easier?

QHow important are first impressions when working on a ship?

QWhat should I avoid doing during my first two weeks on a cruise contract?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey sailors, In this video I'm going to tell you, how you can make your entire contract easier by spending the first two weeks of your contract making the best first impression possible. I'm going to tell you what not to do, and what to do, to ensure you come across as the best person ever, to your new colleagues. 🚢 WANT TO WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sail For Success is the step-by-step course that helps you apply, stand out and get hired. - Join the course: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/course/#next-step - Free masterclass: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/free-training/ AMAZON ---------------- UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/cruisingascrew?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4H6JEPED11QY9EN51B1D USA https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingascrew?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_K0ZM4SJA0VRQPH7168AE WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching