V.Ships Leisure Mock Interview
Master 30 V.Ships Leisure interview questions covering cruise operations, guest services, and maritime hospitality.
Question 14 of 30
How do you feel about living in shared accommodation while working on our ship?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Employees who work on cruise ships share very tight crew assigned living quarters. Think of your college dorm room, perhaps smaller, but on the water. These little bunks will include a couple of single beds, a desk or table, and a small bathroom for the most part. The interviewer would like to know that you can handle this type of living situation, with total strangers, for weeks at a time. Be honest in your response, and, if you have had exposure to a similar living arrangement, you can certainly bring this up.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Cabin crew living arrangements sound a great deal like the arrangements I had in university! I have talked to a couple of people who have worked on cruise ships before, and they all say that it's tough for the first couple of weeks, but then you get used to it. I know that depending on the level I am on, it could be loud from the engine hum or the water. I trust that V.Ships Leisure knows how to best pair employees when it comes to roommate situations."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have had roommates in the past, but perhaps not in such proximity. So long as we remain respectful of each others' space, I see no problem living cozy for a few weeks. I will think of it as the tiny house trend!"
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In my previous cruise job, we shared small accommodation but you get used to the change. I also moved rooms during my time on the cruise as my roommate left so they paired me up with someone new. The new room was all the way forward of the ship, I felt the movement a lot more but I got used to it.
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It's fantastic that you've already experienced this and learned how to adjust. What about this did you have to get used to? How did you overcome these challenges? Talk about how you get to know your roommates and how you adapt to their routines, preferences, and tendencies. How do you deal with the limited space for all of your stuff? How do you overcome seasickness? The more details you can include, the more powerful your response will be. Great job!
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