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Summary: Brief. Like a cable.
Review: Let me show you an example from the book to support that it is written as a cable: "Chief Steward- Not entry-level. $2,400-$3,200 per month. Supervise Housekeeping Department." From her 3-4 cable-like sentences per job description there is hardly something new you can learn. Wherever you open her tiny book you will read something in this cable style. Disappointing. Nothing special. Only obvious, well known information. Practically useless.
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Summary: "Have a professional photo and make 30-50 quality copies."
Review: Since the outdated information and very brief style of presenting the topic are already discussed I want to point towards the actual advice in the book. Let's see her "Top 3 Tips to get the job."
1. "Apply to as many cruise lines as possible.
2. "Apply to all relevant employment agencies and concessionaires."
3. "Make your resume stand out from the rest in appearance and content."
Well, it seems that she doesn't care that a mass mailing costs a a small fortune and positive results are very doubtful. She tells you that your resume must stand pout BUT has written only 3 sentences on what to include in it and how to write it. With her "tips" your chances to "stand out" are zero! As a young and sexy lady she has definitely what to show on a 8x6 photo. However to "make 30-50 quality copies" will cost you another small fortune.
In the category's bestseller Cruise Ship Job in 14 Days the author advices to make one, maximum two resumes, which are targeted to a specific cruise line, position and hiring manager. Also he has written that The Professional Association of Resume Writers does NOT recommend sending any photos. That's why I prefer to skip the Numbers Game of Cynthia Ossenfort and follow "The LASER Strategy for Next Generation Applying" from Cruise Ship Job in 14 Days.
Rating: 
Summary: Good general overview
Review: This book provides a good general overview for those, like me, who know nothing whatsoever about working on a cruise ship. However, the author could have done betther in her explanation of life as a PERFORMER on cruise ships. Music and other performance jobs are handled somewhat differently by the industry, and the book could have provided a bit more advice on how best to apply and prepare for these positions.
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Summary: A Good, Basic Cruise Job Book
Review: This is a good book for basic info on cruise ship jobs, but I was disappointed that it didn't go into much detail on the jobs themselves. It lists alot of mainstream jobs (i.e. social hostess, musician, waiter, etc.) but what about the less known about jobs (i.e. sports instructor, florist, librarians, etc.)? Mostly, the book gives brief descriptions about each mainstream job, and what kind of salary goes with it. If you're looking for a book that is more informative about cruise ship jobs, I would recommend "Working on Cruise Ships" by Sandra Bow. [...] Both "Cruise Ship Jobs! Where They Are & How To Get Them" and "Working on Cruise Ships" were informative, but if you're looking to invest in one book, I recommend "Working on Cruise Ships" by Sandra Bow. It was not only more informative, but written in an excellent manner.
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Summary: Cruise Ship Jobs
Review: What an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a job aboard a cruise ship! Ms. Ossenfort gives us an enjoyable and revealing insight into the industry. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has ever dreamed of working aboard a ship.
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