Are you bilingual?
Many cruise lines will give preference to candidates who are multi-lingual. Because the guests of Norwegian Cruise Line will collectively speak a multitude of languages, they seek to hire a diverse crew who will be able to accommodate that diversity. Discuss any languages that you speak, ranking yourself as beginner, conversational, or fluent, to give the interviewer a firm idea of what to expect from you. If you are willing to learn an additional language, this is an excellent opportunity to show you are eager to succeed.
"I come from an English and Spanish speaking home, so am fluent in both languages. Because I speak Spanish, I also pick up on similar languages such as French, quite quickly. If there are other languages you would like me to study; I am happy to learn."
"I speak primarily English, although I am a beginner in Mandarin and German. I took both languages in high school for a few years, allowing me to understand basic phrases. If you think it would be helpful, I can commit to learning these languages on a deeper level."
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Anonymous Answer
I speak fluent English and my mother language which is Shona, but if you suggest learning more languages will be helpful in this position l would gladly commit myself to do so.
Stephanie's Feedback
Wonderful response! Being bilingual is such an asset in every industry, and your openness to continued learning is commendable.
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