Proseafarers Blog – Page 26 of 27

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Jobs at Sea & How to Deal with a Negative Crewmate

Jobs at sea are demanding. They take a certain person to cope with the physical aspect of the work. But being mentally strong as well as physically fit is crucial. So what do you do when someone on board's behavior is sucking all the enjoyment and positivity out of your life on a container ship?

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Why You Mustn't Trash Talk Employers on Your Seafarer Resume

Are you about to start writing a maritime resume? Perhaps you're thinking about dusting off your current seafarer CV to apply for jobs at sea after a period onshore. Whatever stage in your sea career you are at, trash talking a former employer on your seafarer resume is a real no no! Here's why.

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10 Big Mistakes Not To Make in Your Seafarer Resume

Writing a maritime resume isn't something people do for fun. It's time consuming, it can be hard to know what to include and what to omit, and checking for spelling errors is a pain. So we're giving you a headstart by telling you 10 big mistakes people often make when writing a resume for a seafarer.

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How to Sell Yourself in a Maritime Resume without Showing Off

Have you written a maritime resume and found it hard to sell your skills without showing off? Boasting on a CV is a major turn off for most employers, including shipping companies and maritime recruitment agencies. But you still need to tell a potential employer what your strengths are. Here's how.

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How to Cope When Your Partner Works Away From Home

If you're a stay at home partner in a relationship where one of you is working away from home you don't need us to tell you it can be hard. Some days you're fine yet other times you struggle to cope while your partner is living life on a cargo ship thousands of miles away. Here's how to handle it.

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How to Write a Resume for a Seafarer Without Using Clichés

It can be hard writing a resume for a seafarer. You may have lots of experience and be unsure what to include or omit. Or you might be looking for entry level maritime jobs and worry you don't have enough sea time. But one thing you must do when writing a maritime resume is leave out the cliches!

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10 Ways You Can Celebrate Christmas When Working at Sea

When you work in a seafarer job, life at sea means being away from home, but at Christmas it can be harder than usual. Here are some coping tips.

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9 Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing for Seafarer Jobs

You need to be prepared when you're applying for seafarer jobs so here are 9 helpful tips to help you to nail that seaman job interview!

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4 Questions You May be Asked at Seafarer Job Interviews (And How to Answer Them)

You've been invited to seafarer jobs interviews. Now you need to impress the potential employer so they want to sign that contract. The best way to do that is to be polite, personable, professional - and give great answers to their questions. ProSeafarers tells you what those questions might be.