Randy’s Career Tips

Lots of well paid summer cruise jobs are available for those with a desire to work with any of the cruise liners. The information here will guide you and help you know what to do, to get that cruise job you want. Many people would like to work on cruise ships during the summer period.

It’s a fun period filled with lots of out door activity. It’s also a time when lots of people take a break from school or work. You could make some good cash during the summer period working on a cruise ship. It’s also an amazing opportunity to get paid while traveling and getting to visit exotic places around the globe.

This is a great opportunity for fun, for those who love to travel. It’s a chance you should not let pass you by. Lots of people are also seeking these summer cruise jobs because of the chance it gives them to meet new people from different parts of the world.

Working onboard a ship makes it possible for you to connect with new people. These people could end up being of great help to you career wise and in many other ways. Many people have found new loves while working on these luxury ships.

You will get to meet people you might otherwise never have met in your day to day life. For some other people, it’s also a great opportunity to earn a tax - free income during the summer time. The extra cash is always good especially in these difficult economic times.

But not many people are able to get these highly desired cruise ship jobs. The main problem is that many think all they need to do is submit their application through online cruise job recruitment agencies. This is wrong and you most likely won’t secure your job that way.

To get any of these summer cruise jobs, you need to first get as much information as possible about the way to write your application, where to submit it for success, when to submit it, e.t.c. Gettin (more…)

If you’ve made it a point from day one on the job to dial in to what’s happening at your company, with your direct competitors specifically, and within your industry in aggregate, then you probably can.

And if your gut is telling you something’s going on…that something’s not right…you should pay attention.

Often, when people sense trouble, they rationalize (”it’s probably nothing” or “things will turn around”), deny (”it can’t be happening here”), or ignore their instincts.

No question…it’s unpleasant to face the realization that your company is in trouble and your job may be on the line. But you’re not doing yourself any favors by denying telltale signs.

Rather, if you sense trouble, you should start preparing now. Don’t waste any time. Your objective should be to create as many options for yourself as possible.

Update your resume.

Reach out to your network.

Put feelers out regarding alternate job opportunities.

Make sure executive management knows how you’re contributing.

Find other ways to contribute - and to make yourself visible.

Stay one - or more - steps ahead of developments.

Who knows what will happen?

You could find another job. Your division may be spared entirely. Your business unit may experience cuts, but your job may not be one of them. Your company may find a way to avoid a work force reduction. You may end up with a pink slip.

Position yourself so that you have as many options as possible. As much as you can, be proactive rather than reactive. Focus on the many things over which you do have influence.

Good instinct is judgment based on experience - it’s not looking for trouble where there is none. If you’ve been paying attention all along, then trust your judgment.

Acting sooner rather than later will give you a jump over all those who are eit (more…)