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Why Lying on Your Seafarer Resume Will Always Backfire

Lying on a resume is never a good idea, but lying on a seafarer resume is a real no-no for anyone who takes their maritime career seriously. The trouble with lying - or just exaggerating - when job seeking is that if (and when) you get found out, it can have terrible consequences on your future.

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8 Things To Do Before Leaving Home for a Job at Sea

If you're a seafarer with a joining date for a job at sea lined up in the future no doubt your mind is full of the things you need to do to prepare for embarkation. With that in mind ProSeafarer's has compiled this handy list of 8 things every seafarer should do before they leave home to join their vessel

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How to Prepare for a Skype or Zoom Seafarer Job Interview

The nature of the shipping industry means many of ProSeafarers' clients operate globally. And the seafarers who apply for our seafarer jobs are located anywhere from Ukraine to China. This means conducting interviews face-to-face can be a real challenge - but Skype and Zoom interviews can save the day.

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13 (Unlucky for Some!) Sailors' Superstitions

Are you a seafarer working in jobs at sea, someone employed in shore based maritime jobs, or do you just have a passing interest in superstitions and where they come from? Ever wondered why bananas are bad luck on a ship? Or why you mustn't mention pigs onboard? If so this is the blog post for you!

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4 Ways to be Confident Without Bragging in Seafarer Job Interviews

In this post we're looking at an issue that can make a big difference when interviewing for maritime jobs: showing off! The thing is, you definitely want to highlight your skills and what sets you apart from other candidates, but you need to do it in a way that doesn't come across as big headed.

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5 Ways to Make Your Search for Jobs at Sea Easier

If you're not naturally organized it can be overwhelming always thinking about finding your next seafarer job vacancy. That's why we're looking at how to organize your search for jobs at sea. Because when you're more organized you can concentrate on your current job and enjoy your shore leave more!

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This is Where You Can Find the Best Seafarer Jobs

There's a number of ways to find seafarer jobs. Whether you're an experienced seaman or looking for entry level cargo ship jobs, we take a closer look here. From social media to crew jobs boards to working with a maritime recruitment agency, here's the complete lowdown on where to find jobs at sea.

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Jobs at Sea

In a series of articles ProSeafarers is looking at everything to do with finding jobs in the maritime industry. We're exploring the different ways you can find jobs at sea, from finding out which job is right for you to maritime training and from organizing your job search to impressing an interviewer.

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5 Ways to Beat Homesickness While You're Working at Sea

Working in seafarer jobs comes with many pluses. The travel, seeing nature at its most awe-inspiring, and the friendships created when working in jobs at sea. But like any job, whether on land or sea, there can be the odd downside. And one of those, as some seafarers will tell you, is homesickness.