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Why Your Cruise CV Hasn't Been Selected

Frustrated that your CV isn't getting picked? You're not alone — you're one of thousands. When I was a recruiter, I remember one day deleting 500 out of 504 CVs and inviting only 4 people to interview.

(Our cruise job quiz helps you figure out where to start ➡️ https://cruisejobquiz.netlify.app/)
But READ the post first.

Most people think they have a good CV. Let a former recruiter be the judge of that. That's actually where the problem starts.

1. Random CV writers without real credentials. People pay for a "professional CV" without ever checking who's writing it. Did they work in HR or recruitment? If not, they don't actually know what recruiters are looking for. A big WhatsApp group or a large Facebook following isn't a qualification — it makes someone a content creator, not a recruiter. Working onboard for six years doesn't train you in recruitment. It took me a full year to learn the job, and there was something new to learn every single day.

2. Using the same CV for every job. You need job-specific, ATS-compatible CVs tailored to each posting.

3. Applying for roles with zero relevant experience.

4. Believing "no experience necessary" posts. Very few jobs actually allow this. Read the job description.

5. Following bad advice from Facebook groups — like "don't put a photo." You need one. (I have a checklist and template for exactly what belongs on your CV — and no, it's not free. Would you work for free for hundreds of people a day?)

6. Letting AI write your entire CV. It might get past the ATS, but recruiters see the same template and the same phrasing over and over, and nothing makes you stand out. Worse, AI sometimes invents skills you don't actually have — like listing rope work when your only experience is as a waiter.

7. Fancy, colorful templates. Recruiters spend 4 to 10 seconds on your CV unless it's one they've chosen to pursue further. Keep it simple, one column, with the details that matter. (Ask about my template and checklist for $10, or book a 30-minute coaching session for personalized application advice for $29. Full rewrites are $49 to $79 depending on the rank/position/experience.)

8. Leaving nationality off your CV. This one's uncomfortable, but it matters — and it's genuinely complicated. Some agencies are only contracted to hire specific nationalities. Some countries aren't ratified under the IMO, which doesn't disqualify a candidate, but does complicate the process — extra travel and hotel costs for medicals, visas, or STCW. Recruiters know most candidates can't cover that, and they'll often move on to someone else. Some countries get quietly paused for undisclosed reasons. Some nationalities aren't eligible for certain visas at all. This is the kind of detail you won't find posted online — because most of it never gets posted. I can't share all of it, but I can give you clarity that you won't get anywhere else.

9. Lying on your CV. Fake reference letters, edited appraisals — recruiters aren't fooled. They do reference checks, and are active (often anonymously) in the same WhatsApp and Facebook groups you are. It shows up in the screening either way.

10. Listing experience backwards. If the first job a recruiter sees dates back to 2019, it looks like you haven't worked in years — and they'll move on.

There's a LOT more we could cover, but so much of this comes down to "if," "but," "when," "or," "in case of" — the kind of nuance that really does need an expert's eyes.

Does that mean everyone needs to pay for help? No. Plenty of candidates make it through completely on their own.

But if you've been applying for six months to a year with no luck, it's worth having someone diagnose the actual issue — from a licensed company that knows what it's doing.

What does a free CV review from us look like?

Simple - we reply with:

1. CV is strong
2. CV needs a rewrite
3. Experience is a concern, and the CV isn't strong

From there, you'll be given options for support — and yes, there are fees. Send us your CV for a free review any time, but please don't ask us for free advice or free rewrites on top of it. We're a business, and our articles, posts, and blogs are your free resource. Coaching is a professional service, and how you show up with us is part of the impression you're making.

For a free CV review:
WhatsApp: 1-403-800-2555
Email: [email protected]

And please don't forget - if you have been consulting social media groups and admins for cv advice and you are still not being selected - you are building yourself a profile of rejections and you're in the wrong groups. At least for this kind of advice. We still want you to support crew, content creators, groups, and communities. We just want you to recognize that when it isn't working, you can come to us for help. We are NOT a hiring partner. Hiring partners can't charge fees.

We are more than a hiring partner. We are Next Level You - and our name speaks for itself. We are the ones you come to when you're stuck. We will meet you where you are, judgment-free (don't worry if you made anybof the above mistakes), 100% confidential, and guide you to where you want to be!

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Cruise Groups Are Crushing Dreams (one comment at a time)

How many cruise groups have you joined to look for career advice?

How many posts have you created asking how to apply, how to make a cv, how to prepare for interviews?

How many times did anonymous users named SkilledPomegranate come to your rescue, only to have anonymous Brocollitop contradict their advice?

If you have been trying for months or years to leverage groups and crew onboard who post reels about recruitment, you are sailing into the Bermuda Triangle.

Crew Are not recruiters. Neither is SkilledPomegranate or they would likely post their name, with confidence in their comments.

Seeking recruitment advice from crew is like going to a veterinarian when you are sick. They know a thing or two, but you wouldn't let a vet operate on your gall bladder. Why would you seek crew to launch your dreams, when recruiters are the "doctors?" Part of the reason is because recruiters only speak to those who are selected. However, they all have websites with information.

Your Cruise Career by Next Level You Coaching has academy trained coaches, and the cruise career coach has both recruitment and onboard officer experience.

"But crew and groups post for free." you say.

Firstly, no one works for free. Would you?
Crew are building followers to monetize off of you. The information they share is a marketing strategy, not a charitable act.

Wake up.

If you are still buried in the comments sections, convinced that the magic trick is somewhere in there, the only thing you will find is a "Top Fan" award from Facebook.

Here are just a few "fake news" tips from crew and groups this week:

❌️ Recruiters don't want languages on your cv
❌️ Recruiters assume you speak English
❌️ Apply for as many jobs as you see
❌️ Chatgpt gives interview questions (yes, in general, but not what you will be asked)
❌️ AI should write your cv (AI is a tool, it should not write your whole cv)
❌️ You don't need a photo on your resume
❌️ Cruise lines don't hire Firemen (some do)
❌️ A crew member from Zimbabwe is impersonating a recruiter on Facebook and taking advantage of her own people

This list could go on for pages.

If you truly want to achieve success, source people with valid credentials. (Like us).

Understand that if you haven't been selected, something is wrong with your experience, the jobs you apply for, or your cv. Plus other possibilities. Career coaching is something people don't want to pay for, but they will sit at home for 3 years on Facebook, losing a minimum of $900 USD per month.

What is costing you more ?

Coaching = $29 to $159
Groups/Crew = Negative $9000 per year

To crew content creators who may be reading this: be responsible platform hosts. Put disclaimers on your posts that clarify you are not recruiters. Stick to what you know - life onboard. Or share how YOU got hired, but don't attempt to understand an entirely different role that is layered with complex rules, regulations, policies, etc.

Need help getting started? Take our assessment. A former recruiter will respond. (Remember, nothing is free except recruitment. But, you may need an expert to get you there first.)

Note: we are a licensed company. When we post about our company and strategies, a number of people "mystery shop us" to copy our materials. We see it reposted all of the time. Do your research. Know who you are working with.

Follow and support crew - but have the wisdom to know the difference between quality, credentials, and social media stars who linger click bait in front of you. Because if you can't tell the difference- you may not have what it takes to achieve your dreams. But, before they are crushed by SkilledPomegranate and his friends - we can help you regain control of your goals.

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WhatsApp 1-403-800-2555
[email protected]

How Crew Are Sabotaging Your Cruise Career

If you have been trying to get a cruise ship job for a while, you likely follow many crew members on social media. This is understandable - you see them onboard, they post "free" tips, and you think that since they made it, you should follow their advice.

Here is the problem. Onboard crew know nothing about recruitment except for their own experience. It is different for each nationality, position, company, agency, government, etc.
I was an officer onboard for 6 years and when I became a recruiter, I had SO, SO much to learn.

Crew members are content creators, using recycled information to gain followers. Some are charging you for cv's that they have AI write. (How is that working out so far? Are you onboard or are you reading this post praying for an interview? ) Every CV I have had to rewrite was written by crew.

Am I suggesting that you stop supporting and following them? No! Their experiences are motivating, they likely mean well, and they show you different aspects of life onboard
However, should you be fact checking the information? Yes. Are you better off finding someone who has credentials like us? (recruitment and onboard officer experience). Yes. Only because the wrong information is being given out daily. I see dozens of posts per day with crew misdirecting followers and that causes you frustration and makes recruiters jobs harder.

The reality is - nothing in this world that is worth having is free. Crew are giving "free misguidance" for monetization.

Agencies and cruise companies are free, but you don't get to talk to anyone there unless you are selected and there are fees if you get the job. (For onboarding documents, visa, background check, medical, STCW, etc).

And, we aren't able to offer sessions for free because we are a business, we offer expertise that is hard to access, and we have great client success rates.

Crew have great followers. We have clients who become great crew members. Which one do you want to be?

Take the cruise job quiz as your starting point to find out what job you qualify for onboard. Get results from a former recruiter. Not AI.

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Disclaimer: we are not a hiring partner. One of our coaches has former recruitment and onboard experience. Hiring partners can not charge fees for recruitment.

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