Martide Blog
We post regularly on topics ranging from life at sea, maritime recruitment, seafarer job seeker tips, maritime crew management systems and more.
4 Questions You May be Asked at Seafarer Job Interviews (And How to Answer Them)
Nov 19, 2019 • 8 mins read •
Job Seeker TipsYou've been invited to seafarer jobs interviews. Now you need to impress the potential employer so they want to sign that contract. The best way to do that is to be polite, personable, professional - and give great answers to their questions. Martide tells you what those questions might be.
3 Questions to Ask Candidates in Maritime Recruitment
Nov 18, 2019 • 8 mins read •
Maritime RecruitmentOne thing being talked about in recruitment for seafarer jobs at the moment is candidate experience. The theory is that by improving this and engaging better with potential employees, you’ll be more likely to acquire top talent. And one way to do that is to ask better interview questions.
6 Steps to Creating a LinkedIn Profile to Find Seafarer Jobs
Nov 12, 2019 • 10 mins read •
Job Seeker TipsYou’ve written your maritime resume, you’re looking for your next contract - but is LinkedIn at the top of your list when you’re looking for new seafarer jobs? Maybe not. But you shouldn’t ignore LinkedIn just because you’re not working a 9 to 5 job.
Why LinkedIn Can be a Better Maritime Recruitment Tool than a Resume
Nov 05, 2019 • 10 mins read •
Maritime RecruitmentAre you a shipowner or manning agent tired of how reading endless seafarer resumes is slowing your maritime recruitment processes down? Do you worry the CVs you receive might not be the truth and nothing but the truth? You’re not alone. Recruiters are turning to LinkedIn for the initial screening.