Viking River Cruises Mock Interview

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How do you interpret the term "ship life", and what do you expect from our workplace culture?

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Rachelle Enns

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.

'Ship life' is the term used by workers on cruise ships, referring to the unique workplace culture and lifestyle they lead, by working for weeks or even months at a time, on board a cruise ship. The interviewer would like to know that you have a reasonable understanding of what ship life will bring you, the good and the bad. It's vital to Viking River Cruises that you join their organization with realistic expectations, and not thinking that the job is all fun and games because you will be traveling around the world. Discuss what you understand to be the workplace culture aboard a cruise ship.

Rachelle Enns

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 believe the term 'ship life' is referring to the unique position crew members are in, working on a ship for long periods of time. I understand that working on a cruise ship is not all fun and games like in movies, for instance. What I expect from your workplace culture is a sense of community but also some growing pains as you get accustomed to working on a ship with potentially hundreds of nationalities and differences. I am eager for the excellent training and new experiences; however, I know that some days will be more emotionally challenging than others."

Rachelle Enns

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.

"From my understanding, 'ship life' is the way of life onboard a ship, where you work, eat, sleep, and play day in and day out. Working on a cruise ship is a unique experience, and I do know, not always fun and easy. I am prepared to put in the hard work in exchange for life-changing experiences and opportunities. I expect that your staff is well-trained, embracing of diversity, and inclusive by nature. Is this accurate to say?"

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30Viking River Cruises Interview Questions & Answers

1.How do you interpret the term "ship life", and what do you expect from our workplace culture?

2.How do you handle yourself in large crowds of people?

Viking River Cruises Mock Interview

How do you interpret the term "ship life", and what do you expect from our workplace culture?

30Viking River Cruises Interview Questions & Answers

1.How do you interpret the term "ship life", and what do you expect from our workplace culture?

2.How do you handle yourself in large crowds of people?

3.In this role, you will be traveling for three months on, and two weeks off. How will you manage this with your personal life?

4.Have you ever been on a cruise? What was your experience?

5.If you could set sail to any place in the world, where would you go, and why?

6.Why do you want to work for Viking River Cruises over other cruise lines?

7.To work with Viking River Cruises you will need to complete a full background check, along with a medical examination. Are you okay with this?

8.Working on a cruise line means long hours and trying guests. How do you handle extended periods of stress?

9.Tell me about your experience working around children.

10.Which area of our ship do you have the most interest in working?

11.Have you ever planned an international vacation?

12.Are you CPR and First Aid certified?

13.How would you go above and beyond to make a guests' vacation their best trip ever?

14.How do you feel about living in shared accommodation while working on our ship?

15.The crew of Viking River Cruises greatly range in background, ethnicity, and culture. Tell me about your exposure to diversity.

16.How do you feel about the Viking River Cruises dress code and code of conduct?

17.Tell me about your training in customer service, hospitality, or another related field.

18.What type of promotion, or long-term opportunities, would you be looking for from Viking River Cruises?

19.Do you have any talents or unique hobbies we should know about?

20.Do you think that you can sustain the cruise ship lifestyle for the long term?

21.Name the top 3 qualities you would look for when hiring cruise line staff.

22.Describe the typical Viking River Cruises customer, and the type of vacation they are seeking.

23.Do you like being around people?

24.How would you handle a rude customer?

25.How would you deal in an emergency situation, while at sea?

26.How much do you think this job should pay?

27.When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?

28.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

29.Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

30.Are you bilingual?