The Brazilian cruise season, which begins in November and ends in April, is bringing opportunity for those who are looking for jobs. According to the Brazilian Association of Maritime Cruises at least 3300 Brazilian crew members will be hired to work in the 15 cruise companies that will travel the country

Besides receiving a salary ranging between $ 550 and $ 3,000, contractors have the opportunity to travel through cities around South America and Caribbean. Stakeholders have even more incentive. "About 60% of the professionals hired for six months have renewed the contract.

Besides cruise ship vacancies in the restaurant, bar, utility, recreation, photography, Spa departments, cruises also provide opportunities ashore. "The cruise season begins in November and has a high season for the Carnival in Rio.

Salvador offers great opportunities in this sector, as it sits in the middle of the Brazilian coast, between regions north and south, which increases the flow of tourists and generates work not only for professionals on board, but also for taxi drivers, restaurant owners" explains Luis Augusto Leon, president of the Association of Tourism Enterprises Bahia (Sindetur).

Although appealing, is mistaken who thinks that working onboard cruise is easy. routines can be extended by real endurance tests.
To work on board is usually required that the candidate has one year of experience in the desired position, willingness to work up to 14 hours a day, seven days a week on a contract that runs from six to nine months. In addition, medical examinations are done to verify that the applicant is able to work with such a workload.

According to MTV recruiter Exchange, Marcelo Taledo such requirement is responsible for the withdrawal of half the workforce. "You can build a career in the area, but 50% of contractors break the contract because they claim not to withstand the routine of work," he says.

"It takes a dedicated professional. Punctuality, for example, is critical, becouse on the ship there is no excuse for delay due to traffic. Moreover, a dynamic professional with good interpersonal relationship and be considerate of passengers always highlights, "warns the recruiter for  Royal Caribbean, Sandra Farias.