There are many important things that need to be achieved together in order to make you a desirable candidate and Dock Walking is one of the most important things when you want to secure your first job on yachts.
The first impression is always the most important when you look for a job, specially on a yacht. How you present yourself counts many many points to make you stand out or to ruin your chances.
I am going to tell you some common sense now, but as a friend of mine always says: "Common sense is not as common anymore".
After spending the morning dock walking, finish it off by going to the agencies. Go to all of them, no matter how small, and make sure you visit each of them at least once a week.
Use every free time to check jobs on the Facebook groups, as more and more jobs are being posted there and they fill up quickly.
Last but not least, remember that when you are in a town full of yachties you need to be have as if your future captain is on the table right next to you, because this is a very small industry and sometimes he will be. ;)
The first impression is always the most important when you look for a job, specially on a yacht. How you present yourself counts many many points to make you stand out or to ruin your chances.
I am going to tell you some common sense now, but as a friend of mine always says: "Common sense is not as common anymore".
- Have loads of copies of your CV or business card;
- Make sure you have a neat haircut for the boys and a professional tied up hair for the girls. (And yes, not hair down, I had a few chief Stewardess telling me they wouldn't hire someone who doesn't even make an effort to tie their hair up);
- Girls wear some light make up. Not too much to make your face melt in the sun but just enough to make you look healthy and fresh;
- Be at the first port at 8 am;
- Be polite when approaching the crew and never approach a boat with guests on;
- Wear appropriate clothes. You need to look as if you are an yachtie already (A white polo and khaki/navy shorts, no need to spend a lot on it);
- Make sure you are not hangover. It is easy to get into the party mode when you are in a crew house with all the other unemployed people but remember that you need to look fresh and rested when talking to a possible employer. Leave the party for the weekend.
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| Example of Crew Uniform for Dock Walking |
After spending the morning dock walking, finish it off by going to the agencies. Go to all of them, no matter how small, and make sure you visit each of them at least once a week.
Use every free time to check jobs on the Facebook groups, as more and more jobs are being posted there and they fill up quickly.
Last but not least, remember that when you are in a town full of yachties you need to be have as if your future captain is on the table right next to you, because this is a very small industry and sometimes he will be. ;)
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