{"id":316,"date":"2013-06-11T01:02:59","date_gmt":"2013-06-11T01:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2014-01-16T03:24:45","modified_gmt":"2014-01-16T03:24:45","slug":"skyline-princess-interview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/cruise\/interviews\/skyline-princess-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Skyline Princess Cruises Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CruiseJobFinder secured an exclusive interview with the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/jobcenter\/company\/2890\/Skyline-Princess-Cruises\/\">Skyline Princess Cruises<\/a>. Skyline Princess is one of the largest and most  renowned harbor cruise companies in the Tri-State area offering New York City dinner  cruises, fireworks cruises, champagne sunset cruises, booze cruises, corporate  cruises, wedding cruises, and more. Skyline Princess is a luxury yacht  with 3 all around decks and claims to be &#8220;perfect for any occasion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Please describe what your company does? What  is your role in the staffing process?<\/p>\n<p>Skyline Princess  Cruises aims to offer outstanding service for breakfast, lunch and dinner  cruises as well as offering a variety of themed cruises and events planning to  suit any function that clients may request, from weddings to club functions, to  high school reunions, birthday parties, anniversaries and more.<\/p>\n<p>I am the owner  and help to oversee the hiring of staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">How many vessels  does your company operate?<\/p>\n<p>We just have the Skyline  Princess which has recently been renovated. It is 120 feet long, 31 feet wide,  and features an enclosable third deck which makes this perfect for all year  round cruises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Describe a typical  &#8216;cruise&#8217; if there is such a thing. What would the shipboard experience be like  for a typical employee?<\/p>\n<p>Our cruises are fun and entertaining offering plenty of opportunities  for crew to excel and succeed in the long term. We have over 65 staff and on  board, they get to experience the best of New York and surrounding areas, enjoy  making people happy, whether it is just for an afternoon or for a wedding  celebration. It is hard work, but fun work!<\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">What are some of  the common job titles you advertise for?<\/p>\n<p>We frequently  need service staff and general staff who help out around the Skyline Princess  from serving guests, to helping set up and plan the various functions. We pride  ourselves on top cuisine, so we also look for a high caliber of kitchen staff  to help prepare the meals. <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">What are some of  the selling points you use to get people onboard to work with your company?<\/p>\n<p>We have so much to offer and arrange exciting cruises, so  I think that this in itself is a huge draw card. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Do you have a &#8216;season&#8217;  or &#8216;seasons&#8217; where you&#8217;re busiest? Describe the seasonality aspect of your  business.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday season is the busiest in terms of public cruises,  but the summer months are when we have our busiest season for weddings and  other events. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">How many seasonal  staff do you typically hire, and for which positions?<\/p>\n<p>We have about 65 staff total, so around half of those are  seasonal, and usually work in the kitchen or on deck serving the meals or  attending to the guests. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Regarding seasonal  or temporary staff\u2026What percentage of your staff are returning from the  previous year vs. new hires?<\/p>\n<p>We get a lot of  new people all the time, local colleges and word of mouth from our previous  staff, but there are a few who return to work with us each summer or winter  season. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Do you have a lot  of college kids\/students working for you? If yes, then what attracts them to  your jobs?<\/p>\n<p>We do get quite a  few. I think the main attraction is the type of lifestyle this job offers. You  get to work outside on the water all day. This is like a dream job for most. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">During what times  of the year are you recruiting the most?<\/p>\n<p>We recruit all year round. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Describe your perfect candidate. How can  someone best make a great first impression with you?<\/p>\n<p>Above all we look  for dedication and commitment to the job. To make a great impression we like to  see that you have followed through with any previous jobs you have had and not  had a record of working a few months here and a few weeks there. Loyalty is  very important to us. Other than that, a good sense of people and knowing how  to work in a team are important traits, as well as being outgoing, well spoken  and friendly. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">What advice can you offer about resumes?<\/p>\n<p>We get a lot of  resumes, and the main thing that I notice about most of them, is that they are  too long. We don&#8217;t need to see every detail about your previous jobs, just the  main points like when you worked there, what your job title was and a brief  description of your duties. Make sure that it is well laid out and easy to  read.<\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Are there any common traits people should  have in order to get hired, and then to succeed in the cruise industry?<\/p>\n<p>Well, the main traits that will let you succeed in the  cruise industry are to be good with people, have good management and  organizational skills, have a strong personality, be team player, and have the  ability to communicate well with staff, superiors, and guests.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">A lot of seasonal  employers have trouble keeping staff for the whole &#8216;season.&#8217; Do you encounter  this, and do you give incentives to keep staff for the whole season?<\/p>\n<p>No, our staff  tend to stay for the entire season.<\/p>\n<h2>Interviewing Advice <\/h2>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">What advice would you give people to help  them prepare for interviews with your company?<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important things to remember is that we  are looking for the right fit for our company, so just come there being your  natural self and chat to us casually. Look tidy and be well presented, but you  shouldn&#8217;t prepare long speeches or anything like that. Know about the company,  about your position and have a good overall understanding of what we offer and  our goals. That is all you really need to do to prepare. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">What is the interview and selection process  like for your positions?<\/p>\n<p>We check all the  resumes and contact those who seem good for the positions available. We get  together and chat face to face and after this, we will determine whether or not  we would like you to work for us. Once you have received that call if you are  selected, you will either be told about a position that is open right away, or  you might have to wait for an opening, but this is not normally that long as  well only hire as we need people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">Does your company provide any training? If  yes, can you describe what it entails?<\/p>\n<p>We only provide  on board orientation training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">What are some common misconceptions people  have about working on cruise ships?<\/p>\n<p>People tend to  think that this is not a job, but more like a vacation.<\/p>\n<p>People don&#8217;t  understand how hard and physically demanding it is.<\/p>\n<p>People think that  they will get to meet new people and have long chats, but you are on duty so  you don&#8217;t get to socialize with the guests. <\/p>\n<p class=\"InterviewQ\">What type of person gravitates towards these jobs?<\/p>\n<p>People  who love the outdoors, who love working during different times of the day, who  have a great personality and who enjoy service types of jobs will be attracted  to cruise jobs like those we offer. Most people I know do this kind of work  full time, or who are seriously thinking about working on cruises long term as  a permanent career.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong> <a class=\"link-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/cruise\/interviews\/variety-interview\/\">Variety Cruises Interview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CruiseJobFinder secured an exclusive interview with the owner of Skyline Princess Cruises. Skyline Princess is one of the largest and most renowned harbor cruise companies in the Tri-State area offering New York City dinner cruises, fireworks cruises, champagne sunset cruises, booze cruises, corporate cruises, wedding cruises, and more. 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