Special Tips for CCL Job Seekers

CCL has social media coordinators on all the popular social media sites. Beyond the usual Facebook. Twitter and LinkedIn social media options for Carnival, the company also has a news blog. Following these updates by using the live feed subscription button can be worthwhile. New job postings are often discussed there, as well as topics related to employee relations and general articles on ship life. With jobs onboard, attitude is everything! CCL is well known for offering passengers a fun time on the high seas. Consequently, the company tends to hire energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are able to relate well with its youthful clientele. Former workers have good things to say about the company. Indeed. com, a popular employer review website has 60+ employee reviews for CCL, most of which are very positive. The most popular word used to describe the employee experiences was "productive". One former sous chef from Miami had this to say: "Productive and fun workplace, if possibilities exists would return to this company, had great and helpful experiences during my time on the ship, really great experience." A common belief is that hiring practices for positions aboard CCL ships are dictated largely by the geographic location of the prospective employee. Employment applications are typical for employment with any large company. A separate application is recommended for each position. Carnival does ask for disclosure of any other family members who already work for the company. In-person interviews for direct positions are conducted at CCL hiring events or via phone or Skype. Every effort is made to ensure married couples who are hired to work for CCL are assigned to the same ship and cabin whenever possible. A medical evaluation and pre-employment drug screening is often required. Workers hired through staffing agencies as well as Carnival direct hires require a background check or, internationally, a police clearance. It is a good idea to have a valid passport before applying, as one will be required for international shipboard employees. Once hired, Carnival employment comes with extensive training, orientation and career center development while working for the company. Carnival's workers undergo shipboard safety training, department-specific training, and even cultural sensitivity and sexual harassment courses.