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Dockwalking 101

10/05/2019Paige Willoughby

The Med season is almost upon us, and the marinas will soon start filling up with boats returning from the Caribbean, or further afield. The end of a season for many is a time of upheaval and change – leaving a current yacht to move to another, or ashore. The beginning of the new season…

How To Throw The Perfect Superyacht Party

10/12/2018admin

So the Owner has just told you they want to host a party on-board, but how do you ensure it’s a great success and enjoyed by those guests that have seen it all? Follow our top tips for a stress-free event… Get Organised If possible have a planning meeting with the principal, make sure you…

Mediterranean vs Caribbean – What To Expect

08/11/2018admin

Over the next few weeks, many yachts will start to make their way across the Atlantic for the start of the Caribbean season. It is a busy time of year for us at wilsonhalligan, as we recruit all year round for both Mediterranean (May-October) and Caribbean (November- April) seasons. For many crews the Caribbean season…

Say Cheese! – The Do’s and Don’ts of CV Photos

18/09/2018admin

We live in the age of the Selfie, so taking a good photo for your CV should be a piece of cake, right? Apparently not. We get some great examples of what not to do across our desks, so we thought we’d do a post that will guide you through the do’s and don’ts of...

How to Keep Mind and Body Together During the Season

13/08/2018admin

Working on Superyachts may look to outsiders like the most glamorous lifestyle going, but what they don’t see is the incredibly long hours that crew work, the endless (and sometimes insane) demands of charter guests and owners, the constant smiling and being on-hand to fufill every whim, the physical and mental demands that are placed...

10 CV Essentials: How to get yours to the top of the pile

05/04/2018admin

As a recruitment agency, it can surprise us how little time some people take on their CV, which essentially is a first impression of who you are. Your CV doesn’t just list your career history and hobbies, it also indicates how much pride you take in yourself and your work, your attention to detail and...

Abandon Ship! Five alternative ways to spend a day off in Antigua

07/03/2018admin

So, you have some precious time off while your yacht is in Antigua and perhaps the usual cocktail (pardon the pun) of all-day drinking / eating / dancing doesn’t really appeal, so what do you do? Yes, you could sit on the beach again, swim in the crystal clear waters again, snorkel, dive.. blah blah...

Yacht crew agencies & how to get the most from them

20/10/2017admin

When looking for work onboard a yacht, a yacht crew recruitment agency is the place to start. Consultants can provide an invaluable service, finding the right role to suit your personality, skill set and ambition. Below is a list we’ve compiled explaining how you can be sure to get the most out of yacht crew...

How to nail your application for Superyacht Jobs and Recruitment

03/10/2017admin

Searching for work on yachts and superyachts can be competitive, however there are a range of things you can do to maximise your chances of securing your desired role. Below are 4 tips to help aid your application and impress your potential employer. Get your CV right. We receive hundreds of CV’s and see the...

How to Become A Housekeeper on a Superyacht – Experience & Requirements

20/07/2017admin

Housekeeping on yachts and superyachts is a fantastic role to enter into whether you have lots, little or no experience. We have seen many successful candidates enter this role and work their way up to head of house or simply use the role as an entry position into the industry who have then gone onto...

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