Martide Blog – Page 30 of 31

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Why LinkedIn Can be a Better Maritime Recruitment Tool than a Resume

Are reading endless seafarer resumes slowing your maritime recruitment process down? You're not alone. Recruiters are using LinkedIn for the initial screening.

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4 Tips for Developing a Talent Strategy in Maritime Recruitment

As a maritime recruitment company we know the average employee changes their job every four to five years. That's not long to stay with a company that's invested in the recruitment and training of new hires planning. The question is not only how to attract top talent but how to retain it?

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How to Write Candidate Rejection Emails in Maritime Recruitment

You could ignore seafarers who haven't been hired but as a professional maritime recruitment agency it's nicer to tell your unsuccessful applicants. Here's why.

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4 Maritime Recruitment Challenges (And How to Solve Them)

Wondering why recruiting the right seafarers for your maritime jobs is such hard work? Here’s how shipping companies can eliminate crewing headaches for good.

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Life on a Container Ship: A Shore-Based Employee's Week at Sea

Ever wondered what life at sea is like? Our office-based coworker spent a week on a cargo ship and this is her unique insight into day-to-day life at sea.

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Why You Should Hire a Head of Talent in Maritime Recruitment

Can your shipping company afford to operate without a Head of Talent? Considering the current skills shortage in the maritime industry the answer may be “No.” Talent acquisition is vital if you want to stay ahead and a busy shipowner needs someone to take care of maritime recruitment for them.

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Changes in Maritime Recruitment: How Can You Fill your Jobs at Sea?

We're facing a skills shortage but there's still a huge need for seafarers so what needs to change to ensure you get first pick when looking for qualified crew?

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How to Encourage More Women to Apply for Maritime Jobs

That there is a lack of women in seafarer jobs will come as a shock to absolutely no-one. But how does the maritime industry encourage females to work at sea?

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How to Tell You've Found the Right Recruits for Your Jobs at Sea

We take a closer look at what crew managers or manning agents should watch out for when you’re interviewing seafarers you don’t know for your jobs at sea.