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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Considering how diverse their crew and passengers are, including their varying destinations, being bilingual in most cases is not a requirement of employment, but is definitely desired. As they state on their site, "English is the official language onboard our vessels, therefore, all employees must be able to read, write and speak English. Some positions have specific language requirements, but (in general) English is sufficient. However, because of our international guests and exciting itineraries, it is helpful if you speak additional languages, including (but certainly not limited to): Italian, German, French, and Spanish. Additional language skills are always a plus!"

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I speak a little Spanish, or should I say, un poco. I took the Pimsleur method on and off for a while. If I were to brush up on it, I could carry on some pretty rudimentary conversations at speed."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I primarily speak English, although I am a beginner in both Mandarin and German. I took both languages in high school for a few semesters, allowing me to understand basic phrases. If you think it would be helpful, I can commit to learning these languages on a deeper."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Share any additional languages you speak, ranking your skill level, to give the interviewer a firm idea of what to expect. If you are willing to learn additional languages, share this as well.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I come from an English and Spanish speaking home, so am fluent in both languages. Because I speak Spanish, I also pick up on the other romantic languages quite quickly. If there are other languages you would like me to study; I am happy to attempt to learn those as well."
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