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In jobs at sea, the potential for career growth, whether you’re moving up the career ladder, or sideways to experience new things is amazing. But one thing you do need, whatever job role you choose, is a solid foundation of seafarer training.

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By: Eve Church

Are you a shipowner or manager fed up with trying to grow your candidate database to fill your jobs at sea? We’d love to tell you there’s a quick fix solution - but there isn’t. However the good news is, there’s some sure-fire ways to make the never-ending maritime recruitment drive less painful.

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By: Eve Church

In a series of articles Martide is looking at everything to do with finding jobs in the maritime industry. We’re exploring the different ways you can find jobs at sea, from finding out which job is right for you to maritime training and from organizing your job search to impressing an interviewer.

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By: Eve Church

Growing your candidate database can be hard and though there may be plenty of seamen who are looking for jobs at sea, not all of them might make the grade. Of course you want licensed and qualified crew onboard your vessels, but are you being too picky when it comes to hiring for your seafarer jobs?

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By: Eve Church

Working in seafarer jobs comes with many pluses. The travel, seeing nature at its most awe-inspiring, and the friendships created when working in jobs at sea. But like any job, whether on land or sea, there can be the odd downside. And one of those, as some seafarers will tell you, is homesickness.

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By: Eve Church

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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By: Eve Church

In shipping, not everyone is onboard when it comes to abandoning old practices and embracing new. Do your maritime recruitment agencies fall into that category? If you suspect the companies you use to fill your maritime jobs could be more efficient it’s time to take a look at who you partner with.

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By: Eve Church

It’s no secret that maritime jobs are demanding. They’re hard work and can be tough both on body and mind. But those working in seafarer jobs have numerous reasons to take pride in the career path they chose. And it is this sense of pride that can help you through days that feel tougher than usual.

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By: Eve Church

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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By: Eve Church

Whether you’re an employer or a maritime recruitment agency, some seafarers you interview might be nervous. Here's how to read body language so you can spot the signs of nerves and not jump to unfair conclusions about a person.

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By: Eve Church