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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.
Your interviewer would like assurance that you are trustworthy and that your conduct enhances their reputation. As they state in their core values, they "are devoted to making a difference." They go on to state, "When people choose to sail the world with us, we owe it to them to make their trips as relaxing, safe and healthy as possible. We honor their trust and loyalty by continually raising the bar."

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 am newer to my career but have taken a course in dispute resolution and strategic problem solving while attending university. My new business administration degree also offers a great deal of knowledge when it comes to savvy decision making and clear communication. I am confident in the knowledge that I possess and look forward to furthering my training with Royal Caribbean International."

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 have spent the past eight years in a hospitality environment, first with boutique hotels, and then in resort hotels. My customer service balances professionalism with personality, effective communication, and dispute resolution."

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.
Think of your customer service experience and how well you could perform according to your role. Depending on the role you'll be playing on a cruise line, with the number of passengers onboard, you may experience many interactions each day, around the clock, whether you are on duty or off duty. So answer this question by offering your interviewer your clear picture of the expectations before, then relay with sincerity that you are up to the task and would act according to their values.

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'd say my customer service skills are strong. I say this with confidence because I am generally a pretty happy guy with a really good attitude. I believe attitude is everything. And when you have a good outlook, and are generally happy, and people see that, they respond well to it, and being around happy people makes you happy. So if someone asks for my help, I sincerely want to help them, and they feel cared for. It's not rocket science. It's just kindness. Sail the world, and you're probably having a good time. So am I. It doesn;t take me anytime to earn someone's trust, and I consider it an honor every time."
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I have 11 years in a hospitality environment as a travel agent. My customer service training has included topics such as balancing professionalism with personality, effective communication, and dispute resolution.
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Nice! It definitely sounds like you have a lot of experience in customer service and hospitality, which the interviewer will appreciate. Were you trained on the job? Who trained you? How did the training you received help you to excel as a travel agent? The more details you can provide, the better!
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