Did you know that wilsonhalligan now have a dedicated desk for shorebased positions? With an increased demand for shore-based personnel, across all sectors of the maritime industry, Luke Randall has joined the wilsonhalligan team. Bringing with him a wealth of experience in maritime recruitment for the cruise and yacht industry, he is focused on helping…
Gin’s rise in popularity over the past few years has been phenomenal and whether your guests enjoy the high-quality classics or prefer more unusual flavours, there’s no doubt that you’ll get more than a few requests for gin cocktails this season. Here at WH we have carefully selected our top 5 gin cocktails that will…
The Superyacht Sector is a busy and growing one, with plenty of opportunities out there if you are looking to become a member of Superyacht crew. But these roles are also very demanding, and taking the right training is crucial. This is especially apparent with the security of the Superyacht and its crew, guests, and…
Candidates often wonder if references are really that important and if recruitment companies ever really bother to check them. We often see the line “references available on request” added to the bottom of CV’s with not much thought given to who those referees would be or what they might say about you. Here at wilsonhalligan…
As an experienced superyacht ETO (Electro-Technical Officer), I have written this to provide an insight into the role for anyone wanting to get into the industry. From fixing the Captains’ email account to troubleshooting an engine fault, there is so much variety in the role of an ETO. The job can be very fulfilling –…
Preparing for Your Future? The relationship with your financial adviser or investment manager is vital. It could determine the difference between a comfortable life and retirement, or one of worry and penny-pinching. It’s a relationship built on trust, and this requires clear lines of communication. You’ll need to work collaboratively to make sure your finances…
Recently at wilsonhalligan we hosted our own Web Chat Wednesday Q&A session for anyone in the yachting industry to ask the team questions about yacht recruitment, careers on-board, our favourite yachts and the current job climate due to Coronavirus. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions via our website chatbox, here are the results of…
