Over the past few months the gCaptain team has been working hard to put together the internet’s best Merchant Marine Jobs Board and, after finally launching it to the public in June, we have received great feedback from both job seekers and employers looking to hire. We are not maritime recruiters, therefore, the launch of the job board was no easy task or spur of the moment idea. Countless hours of brainstorming, research, programming and networking was involved prior to its launch and I thought I would share some of the things we’ve discovered along the way.
Here are 101 ways to advance your nautical career and find the next job in the Merchant Marine:
The single best way to climb the ladder is to gain experience and invest in education. To this end… Get a degree from a maritime academy, even the average joe on a tight budget has options.
Or assure you have the prerequisites for the next job and learn the skills you need by advancing your level of knowledge at a maritime training institute.
Find out how the current economic crisis is effecting the domestic or global maritime employment conditions.
Stay connected with your fellow merchant mariners, they always have the first scoop on top jobs, by joining the conversation on a maritime forum or social media group.
Request more face-to-face meetings, step-up job search activity, be flexible, consider relocating, scour the hidden job market, stay away from the internet (how did that get in here?) and use social networking. Here’s how.
Well, was that 101 Merchant Marine job tips or did I miss a few links? If so, help fill in the blanks by sharing your tips in the comment section below.
This post was brought to you today by gCaptain’s all new Maritime Job Board.
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