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

Are 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.

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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

Being the bearer of bad news is never nice but when it comes to candidate rejection emails it's better to bite the bullet. Sure, you could just ignore seafarers who haven't made the grade, but as a marine recruitment agency we think it's better 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? All you want is to fill your empty seafarer jobs positions with suitable candidates but it seems to be increasingly difficult to hire top talent. How can shipping companies eliminate staffing headaches for good?

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

Do you see yourself living life on a container ship? Are you considering a career in the maritime industry? Maybe you just want to know what life on a vessel is like? Our office-based coworker recently spent a week on a cargo ship and this is a 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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8 Tips for Dealing with Sea Sickness

If you get seasick you may hide it from fellow crew. But there's no shame in admitting you struggle with this aspect of jobs at sea. Nelson was a sufferer and Charles Darwin spent as much time as possible during his five year voyage on the Beagle on land! Read Martide's tips for beating seasickness.

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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 for shipping companies or marine recruitment agencies to give up isn't an option. What needs to change for shipowners to ensure they get first pick when looking for qualified seafarers who are looking for jobs at sea?

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How to Encourage More Women to Apply for Maritime Jobs

That there is a lack of women in maritime jobs will come as a shock to absolutely no-one. The reasons why have been discussed at length so how does the industry encourage females and increase the number of women at sea? After all, this rewarding career and a life at sea should be open to all!