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seek work is a big commitment. Continuing your professional development is expensive and not undertaken lightly.” Margherita talked about the influx of commercial crew into the yachting industry, “they usually have higher standards and training and are usually professionally presented. There is also a growing interest from leading hotel schools, who provide highly skilled and trained personnel.” Charlotte has seen a real improvement too, “crew are increasingly well prepared for interview, can demonstrate multiple skills and training above and beyond that which the role demands; such are the ever changing demands of this industry and the variety of training qualifications available.”
So what makes a candidate really stand out and make an agent want to help them progress? Charlotte said quite simply, “A friendly disposition, a positive attitude and a commitment to their career.” Efrem’s turn ons include “Passion for cooking great food. [A Chef] must show and interest in feeding and taking care of crew as much as guests.” For Margherita, it’s
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at home waiting for a job to come to them. Candidates willing to show commitment and loyalty to a boat.”
Charlie believes in finding out more about personality, “First impressions are key, particularly in interview as personality is so important on board. Even just the small talk at the start of interview really gives me a good understanding of the person.”
BEING ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE GOOD LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PROMOTE A POSITIVE MANAGEMENT STYLE WITHIN YOUR TEAM IS SOMETHING MOST CAPTAINS WOULD BE LOOKING FOR WHEN IT’S TIME TO PROMOTE CREW
not just about making money, “We are more than happy to help crew who are dedicated, work hard, are in the industry for the long run and not just to make a fast buck. Usually it is easy to spot those candidates who show potential, those are the ones we invest in and are happy to see grow throughout the years, it gives us a sense of pride and accomplishment as well when they do well in their careers.” Katie Thornton and Rebecca Adams at Viking Recruitment noted, “A strong passion for the industry, enthusiasm for their job role, actively putting themselves out there and making the effort rather than sitting
Erica finished with “Proactivity. It doesn’t matter what level the crew is at, be it a brand new green crew member or a seasoned captain with many years of experience. If that person wants to build a relationship and communicate, I really enjoy helping them find their dream job. I’ve been recruiting for 10 years now and every placement still gives me a huge buzz. I love feeling I have made a difference in someone’s life by helping them find the right yacht and the right team for them. And when those junior crew become heads of department and give me a call to find their crew, well that – that’s what it’s all about.”
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