[Comatus]

Taking your land CV and turning it into a perfect yachting CV takes a lot longer than if you were to ditch the old one and start fresh. Visually speaking, yachting resumes are completely different as the top section of your CV includes not only a picture of yourself, but some quick glance information that can be considered quite personal when you first get into the industry. As always, our CV’s broaden and grow with the more experience we have. So if you’re new to the industry include all your ‘yachting-like’ experience and tasks/certificates and then grow and build from there as you gain more experience. [links]

[LZ]

Unless you’ve been in the yachting industry a long time or you’re high up the chain, keep your CV to one page (this does not include your reference page). Keep your CV simple; it makes it easier to read and more effective.

[mhatta]

1. Name and Attributes – Date of Birth, Nationality, Marital Status (single, married etc), Visas (List if you have them, and include expiration dates), Languages that you speak (only include the ones that you are fluent in), list whether or not you are a smoker/non smoker or if you have any visible tattoos/non visual.
2. Profile/Objective
3. Certifications – this would include any certificates you have attended school for, including your STCW. This could also include any medical certificates, First Aid/CPR and whether or not you’ve had your seaman’s medical done (ENG1).
   4. Skills Section– make sure to include if you have relevant skills that would apply to the yachting industry, that is different from your work history. This is where crew agencies can come in place; a common one to think of would be any medical background, health and safety boards etc.
   5. Professional Experience – list any previous yachting experience first if you have it, and then go on to include any relevant past experience if you don’t or are new to the industry.
4. Hobbies – this isn’t mandatory but is a nice one to include if you are big into water sports, photography, yoga etc. anything that could help while on board a yacht living and working.
   

[offtomalta555]

Most crew agencies have a yachting template for writing a CV, which in terms helps to standardize the look and format for the industry as a whole. It is important to stick to these templates and not get super creative when it comes to designing your CV.

[jacobpayne]

You should also include which country you are currently based in, your mailing address, along with your citizenship and age. And, if you speak multiple languages, this is a great thing to highlight on your yacht resume , especially for those applying to work on charter yachts where you will be dealing with guests from around the world. [links]

[FatherMcGruder]

Writing a winning yachting CV is key to securing a job on a yacht or superyacht, so it is important to write one that impresses. Remember, you only have a few minutes – or more likely seconds – to capture the attention of a captain, so it is paramount that it includes all the relevant information a captain needs in a clear and professional manner.

[shaeehickman86]

Even for the most experienced yachties, a yacht CV should never run to more than two pages. Include only relevant experience, starting with your most recent job first and work backwards.

[qqi456]

Any captain worth their salt will follow up you r yacht job application w ith reference checks. Make sure you add two references, along with their contact details and job title, on your yacht resume . This should be a previous employer. If you are registering with a yacht crew agency, such as YPI CREW, you will be requested to provide this information before agents can start trying to place you.

[pascal50]

For many people, adding a photograph may seem like an odd thing to add to their CV, especially as in many countries, hiring based on image is considered discriminatory. However, a yachting CV doesn’t follow the same conventions as land-based resumes. here

[komoto]

It's always useful to include a few professional references at the end of your CV if possible. Another good tip is to ask employers to endorse you on LinkedIn. here

[wirher]

If you’ve been doing day work, make sure you add each role to your CV as you go (believe us when we say this is the best way to recall everything you do). Include the yacht name and what your duties were, and wherever possible, ask the captain for a reference. If you don’t do this as you go, you're at risk of forgetting your roles and a captain may wonder about gaps in your experience. more

[gena]

Studies show that people often scan pages diagonally rather than linearly, often giving up reading bullet points after the third point and moving further down the page instead. With this in mind, make sure to include your most recent employment and qualification first, and move your most impressive skills and attributes to the top of lists. here

[Johnsmiths]

The yachting industry sees one of the highest staff turnover rates yet there are still fewer jobs than there are applicants, meaning there's often strong competition for all vacant positions – from both new and existing crew. As such, it’s important to ensure your yachting CV stands out from the crowd.

[lisabeern]

In the maritime industry, those CVs without a professional photograph tend to be discarded first.

[DiabloD3]

You can have your CV rewritten and formatted for yacht chefs at the normal price of 100 Euros. This includes rewriting and updating your yacht history if required and reformatting your cv.

[frott]

We spoke to Monica Palomo from SuperYachtCVPhotos to find out exactly how to make your CV photo stand out.

[Kelsoe937]

Ensure you have all of the relevant information. [links]

[BillyBobBob]

Monica will take time to make sure you are comfortable and relaxed. Often, crew will have a coffee or a glass of vino first. She understands that it can be nerve-racking having a photo taken sometimes. here

[jondavis468]

The essence of a good CV photo is to look comfortable and happy. Monica, from SuperYachtCVPhotos will schedule your photo shoot at Club De Mar, in Palma de Mallorca, right before sunset. here

[lfm]

She asks you to arrive on time (or for bonus points, early!) and recommends wearing a clean white polo shirt or a chefs’ jacket. here

[packetloss]

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[oadriannadeleong]

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[Mackendra99]

Few things are more frustrating than hearing a clicking sound when you turn the steering wheel, but few things are as serious as the problem behind that noise. Your car’s CV axles play a huge role in its ability to accelerate and drive normally, so ignoring a potential problem can have disastrous results. [links]

[SylentOdasity]

Most people will take their cars into the shop when it’s time for a new CV axle, but it’s a job that you can absolutely do yourself with some time, patience, and plenty of elbow grease. Don’t be intimidated, but do spend the time to research your own vehicle to make sure you’re comfortable with the work. here

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