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Before you apply for a position, you will have to fulfill these requirements first.
These things every cruise line will require from you:

* Good knowledge of English
English is the "nautical language". All safety announcements, instructions and captains orders are going to be announced in English. Further more even if the guests are not English speaking  you will need to have some English skills cause of your work colleagues. Team work is based on verbal interactions!
If your company your applying to is for example German, you will have to know English and German.
You can always participate in a Online English course to prepare your self. I recommend this one,
Click Here!

* Experience
No matter for what position you are applying, you need to have some work experience already.
The more experience you have in your profession the better chances you have on your job interview.
School diploma is not a must have, but it if you have it it will be for sure a advantage.
Example: 
You are applying for a Waiter job. The company wont demand a diploma, instead you will have to write a test or prove your work experience through an interview. So if you don't have the basic knowledge there is a big chance your application will get denied.

* Age
From the legal side, to work on a ship you have to be 18+.
To keep this topic short i will mention only a few "cruel" facts.
Most company's don't hire people older then 40 (unless officer or engineer position) and the most desired age is between 22 to 35.

* Healthy look
Don't worry, this is not the question are you handsome enough to apply for a job.
Healthy look is important to the company's cause you will daily interact with guests.
The first impression is Crucial! Always try to maintain a fresh look and a calm attitude.
Tattoos and piercings are not preferred.
Always smile!

* No Criminal Record


If you meat all expectations, you are ready to do the first step.

-Inform yourself before you choose your position. http://www.cruiseshipjob.com/position.htm
-If there is a hiring agency in your country don't hesitate and give them a visit. Your best chances are  by far if   you cooperate with a team of experts. These people know what they are doing.
 Here is an offiical link to the largest data base of Recruitment agents in the world
 http://www.cruiselinesjobs.com/recruitment-agents/
-If  your country has no hiring agency, do it online. Choose your cruise line and send your CV.
 Always try to send them proof of your work experience or a commendation.
 Choose a good picture for your CV, with a nice smile.
-Prepare yourself for the interview. Practice your language skills and inform yourself about the company before the  interview.
-Choose a nice outfit. Not to casual, not to strict.
-If you are doing an interview over Skype, try to have some privacy and secure your Internet connection.
-Always smile. :)

Good luck!