Would you possibly employ me? Jus t finished my Stcw and my eng 1 Please feel free to check out my cv on yacht spot. Would love to work for you. I’m also British and live in Newquay Cornwall
hello sir can you give me idea where to apply for yatch underwater maintenance diver? at the same time im qualified for security on board, Im NAVY SEAL from philippines thnks sir
This video should be watched by every young person looking to enter any industry - it applies to any CV, any interview, and any personnel platform (LinkedIn included). Excellent content.
Hi Matt, I’m a 18 years old student from Italy. I’ve always been an “outdoor” tipe of guy, I’ve done sailing, I’m a competitive swimmer, lifesaver, and I love being in the sea with all types of craft (paddle board, sup etc). Now I’m studying at my local university, but recently my life seems to be just not enough for me. The idea of being stuck for five years studying law doesn’t appeal me at all... I’ve stumbled across your videos and it was like an epiphany. I fell in love with the work of a deckhand, not just because of the small moments you can appreciate, but because of the hard work you need to put in to get the job done. My work ethic, as a competitive swimmer, is well developed, and I’ve always loved to do stuff. I remember working months with my dad to fix up the yard just because I had in mind an epic party. I literally watched all your videos and every one of them was great. Coming to the point of the comment, I would love to start a career in yachting. I’m willing to do the courses, and to get some transferable skills by working in a car’s detailer. In addition to my experience in swimming, life guarding, sailing and doing water sports in general I would then add some handy skills like polishing, waxing, painting, varnishing etc.. At the moment I’m a little bit unsure about the precariousness of this job, especially with the pandemic, and my family doesn’t help me at all... Dock walking from April in Palma would be nice to start? Thank you so much!!
Dear Filippo, Thank you for commenting, and for sharing your story. It sounds like you have a lot to offer the yachting industry. It also sounds like you have a good understanding of what a career in yachting entails. I shall nevertheless highlight again that it is very easy to be drawn in by images of yacht crew having lots of fun out on the water, and travelling the world, especially when you're spending all of your time studying at a desk. Making a big career change based on this isn't a wise move, because the reality can be very different. I’m not trying to put you off, but instead just asking you to make sure that it’s definitely what you want before making any big decisions. It is impossible to know what stage the pandemic will be at by April 2021; but, if you do decide that it's a career you want to pursue and there are no restrictions in place, dock walking in Palma would be a great start. Meantime, gaining some additional experience detailing cars would be an excellent idea. I hope that helps, and I look forward to hearing what you decide to do.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Dear Matt, after a long decision time I decided to pursue my career in the yachting industry. From now I’ll put myself in a position of hireability by doing the basic courses and some more, and doing a job with transferable skills. I have the possibility to gain some actual experience by working in fairly decent s/y owned by a friend of mine. From April I would then go to Antibes and stay in a crew house; hopefully I will have the possibility to dock walk and network. Thanks for your help and your really precious videos!
@Filippo Patini This is a great plan, and I'm pleased to hear you have the opportunity to gain some experience in a shipyard. Additionally, Antibes should provide you with more opportunities for dockwalking, as you will be able to easily reach all the marinas along the Cote d'Azur. Depending on how you get on, Palma is always an option afterwards.
Dear friend filippo patini, I am currently working as a seaman.I want some information about working in a yacht . Can you please contact me. My Email thilina.shiran.perera@gmail.com What's app number +94766060140
Ehy man, I'm italian as well, I live in Sanremo but i have another apartment in Menton, Cotè D'Azur, I'll dockwalk for the next few months, would you like to share our contacts so maybe we could start networking or share experiences or maybe dockwalk togheter etc?
Thank you so much for this excellent video. The information is incredibly helpful. I am a US citizen, i am in my 20's and i speak 3 languges. I am based in Fort Lauderdale and i am looking to start a career in the yachting industry. I will stay tuned to your channel and i will even recommend it to others as they start their yachting journey.
Thanks Mathew. This has given me a great perspective on how to organise my crew agency portfolio. Really like you’re videos, keep it up. You keep my excitement for the yachting industry alive 💪🏻
Worth mentioning that as a candidate your social media accounts will be reviewed. If your social media accounts portray a wild party animal or extreme political commentary they can very much shut down the process. When reviewing a candidate that had "no drama person" in their CV, but their facebook page appeared that they wanted to "burn down their country", it was a deal breaker. Another had non-drinker in their CV, but their social media told a very different story, enough to wave off. Just a thought. Thanks for your videos.
Absolutely correct. As an employer we always look at potential employees social media accounts and we routinely check out employees social media from time to time. I have personally fired at least 3 people for inappropriate posts on facebook/instagram.
Thank you for sharing this, M Moore. Another classic is the "non-smoker", who turns out to enjoy a few cigarettes on the dock during their break times. Is your experience with yacht crew specifically, or another industry?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Yes with yacht crew. It is more the lack of credibility that becomes the obstacle to hiring. Don't really care what potential crew do when they are off the boat, within reason, but coming off as dishonest is a deal breaker.
Hi Matt, finally, I was worried yesterday when your video didn't come out. I was looking for it all day and I finally had to go to sleep. This morning still nothing I started to worry about you wondering if something bad had happened. Well I'm glad to see that all is good. Thoroughly enjoyed your video, and your right there is a collation between what people say and there presentation. You can't say you are a bubbly person and not have a smile on your face, this is a contradiction. As David Geer said "As far as I can see, you have the best educational videos about yachting. Keep up the good work! " Your cross examples between your channel and a persons CV is wright on the money. You have a knack for explaining things in a simple understanding manner. Your viewer comes out of it by saying something like, this is just common sense.
Hello Frank! Thank you for your concern. I'm sorry that this one was so late; I ended up being a bit short on time over the weekend. It's great to hear that you think I explain these topics well. It is easy to assume knowledge with subjects like this, but my experience tells me that some things need highlighting again in order to get the message across.
PS Loved the way you used YOTSPOT, creating your example profiles to help demonstrate the does and don'ts, when creating a profile. You've demonstrated to us, your creativity, thinking outside the box, and simply thinking things through. An demonstrated example in itself, if an employer is looking to hire someone with these skill sets.
@Frank V Glad you liked the way I shared my screen to show you Yotspot. I hadn't used a screen recorder like that before, but I enjoyed doing it, and will definitely make use of it again.
Hi Matt, Thank you for this video, I recently created a few profiles and whilst I had managed to get my photo the correct orientation, this video did give me some great ideas and sent me back to 'Edit your profile' and more importantly the 'preview profile'. I hope to get a call from you soon, although I guess I will settle for any potential caller with a job offer. Thanks again and for all the great content you are producing.
Hello Tony, and thanks for your great comment. I'm pleased to hear that the video gave you some ideas. We don't currently have any vacancies, but I wish you every success with your job search!
Your videos are really a 🎁. Has shared them to several people who wants to enter the yachting industry and they've watched them all. How can we vote for you, to be in the Crew awards? Thanks for all the time, dedication and effort in making the videos👏
This is a well-explained presentation on how to actually get noticed in the new-job market. I've been on both sides of the table stacked with CVs and know the dance well. The new folk just having been educate with a few simple but important facts. The CV is perceived as the absolute best work that you can do. If it's sloppy, then the standard response is to presume that you can't do better. Round-filed! In the CV, you are trying to get them to hire you. It's not a way for you to explain your dream job. Write it to be read by your boss, and his/her's and make them understand how you can do the work they need done, and do it better than the competition. This is why they would hire you, not because they feel sorry for someone who hasn't seen all the world yet.
You are giving free and solid advice to all the guys waiting to be in the industry. I wish I had this knowledge many many years ago before I got started in the banking world. Now doing my own private certification with the goal the own my own yacht. Different path same goal :-)
Hello Mika! This video was a response to your request, so I hope you like it. I realised after editing it that I never answered your question about how often you can apply for jobs. The answer is, whenever a job comes up for which you are suitable. What you must avoid doing is applying for jobs where you don't even nearly meet the criteria, because it just clutters up the crew agent's inbox. Do it too much, and they will start to recognise your CV as a nuisance. I hope that helps. Any further questions, please just ask.
Hi matt,,i m from Indonesia i have just found your precious video ,please explain me how to find job on yatch ,i'd worked on boat and many experience on small ship,like tugboat assist tug an barge no i wanna work on yatch...
Hi Matt, I've been watching your videos recently and find them excellent. Very informative, and you don't leave anything out, fair play to you! I've just recently gained my OOW unlimited, and I am moving to Antibes soon to look for my first job. I'm just wondering, what is the general attitude towards people like me who come from the Merch with an unlimited ticket? Is it something that will make it easier to get a job? I get that I don't have Yacht exp, but I'm not exactly green either.
Hello porchmore. Yes, your unlimited ticket will definitely put you ahead of many other candidates looking to start out in the yachting industry. You may not be able to get an officer position immediately, but it won't be long before you'll be able to step up. I recently heard from a subscriber in your position who had found a role as deckhand/OOW on a 70 metre superyacht.
Thank you, Raynold. I'm loving the new camera, but I haven't played about with it too much, and I'm quite sure that I'm not getting the most from it. For now, it's just set to 25 fps, 1/50 shutter speed, and I control the aperture as necessary. Are you noticing any improvement in the video and audio quality?
hello sir gooday I am a nautical graduate year 2017 then been a messman on a carship and been a deck cadet for 13 months on a cargo ship and now currently on board as ordinary seaman on a cargo ship and I also dream of starting a career on yacht is it possible even my country is on philippines. I am currently 23 years old and i want to be a deckhand on a yacht. 😊
I was hooked by content and to get information about crew agencies, ended up with full application guide, it's like Christmas! Can I sub it second time? Exactly in time when I want to start applying, you gave me some ideas how to get attention.. it will be little risky but let the fishing begin! Compared to rotational video - you not only need to be named as Matthew, you need to look like him as well :)
Thanks Robi K! I'm glad this came at a good time for you. You're absolutely right, a handlebar moustache probably isn't the best look to go with when searching for jobs! How did you get on with the rest of your STCW courses?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Indeed, it won't be the best idea but imagine a nice, professional photo in marina, with elegant collar and all those stuff.. and a big juicy mustache on that - you'll get all the attention immediately! Hilarious, I need to think about such a photo, just for fun. Stcw was.. extremely useful, even if not targeted for getting a job, I think that knowledge could be a life-saver. And running into smoke in breathing apparatus was hell of a joy. Passed it without problems, I've even top it up with PDSD over that weekend too. So I've done all in such a (relatively) short time but I was filling a yotspot profile and first cover letter in over 3 hours.. it will get faster?
@Robi K Great to hear you enjoyed your STCW. You mean it took 3 hours to fill out your Yotspot profile, and write a cover letter? It's time well spent if it results in a job offer. Some agency profiles don't allow you to go into the same detail as Yotspot, so they will take less time.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht I'm defenitelly not the best with selling myself to potential employers and I don't know how to do it properly - so I was jumping from one guide to another to grasp how to do it perfectly. There was like 4 different iteration of cover letter and which one is the best.. decisions decisions!
@Robi K Don't worry, a lot of people struggle with cover letters and CVs. The good news for you is that most don't take the time to research how to do it properly; by putting in this work, you'll give yourself an advantage.
Thank you, Carol. A private 44m motor yacht would probably have 8 or 9 crew: Captain; First Officer; Chief Engineer; Chief Stew; 2nd Stew; 3rd Stew; Deck/Engineer; Deckhand. The exact number of crew and their roles would all depend on the yacht in question.
If I were to go to a maritime school as a marine transportation major and graduate with approximately 8 months of sailing experience on a large vessel, would I still need to first be a deck hand and move up that way or would I be eligible to become a 3rd officer right after school?
Hello Krutand. It is possible that you could find a 3rd officer position on a very large superyacht straight out of school; but, a year or two as a deckhand would serve you well, giving you a better understanding of the challenges faced by those in the junior roles that you'd eventually manage as an officer.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht so do you mean I can become a third officer on a superyacht just having a master lisence unlimited sir even if I dont have experience on yachting?
Hello Aaron. If you're on your own then a crew house will probably work out cheaper, and you'll also be able to network with everyone else who is staying there. However, once you've made a few friends it can work out better to rent an apartment together. People find work at short notice, so there is the added work of finding a replacement when somebody moves out, but that is usually fairly easy to do. I started out in a crew house, which is often paid for on a weekly basis, but once I was more familiar with everything I started to make other arrangements. Where are you planning on going?
@Aaron Blackmon I don't have any personal experience using crew houses in Fort Lauderdale, but I'd still recommend starting out in one. It's a great opportunity to network, make some friends, and find out how others are getting on looking for work. You can then always make other arrangements once you're there.
hi i'm sri lankan and i have 13 years experience engineering side in maraine life. (yatch and suply boats) now i'm work on boat ithalyan sailing catamaran. what is the posibilty and how to find new job in super yatch? i have STCW certificates and seaman book. please advice me.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Oh it's my pleasure sir and Thank you..but right now I almost apply more than a hundred applications but yet there's no emails and calls have been receive..anyway keep vlogging and wishing u the best.
@Clyde John Palomo Keep trying! In addition, keep working on your skills (transferable and specific), and updating your CV. When you're just starting, finding work through online agencies alone can be very difficult. To build experience, new crew typically have most success by visiting yachts in person.
Yeah..sir..I really want to go personally to apply to yacht owner or even to the captain..but I'm currently her in the Philippines at the same time it's pandemic..Will still hoping for the best result and trying to check my application.
Hello dear, Do you think it's a better choice just to go dock walking and not bother with applying online If you already have the chance? I would prefer to talk in person.
Hello Mina. Dock walking is a great way to look for work, but I'd also recommend signing up to at least a few agencies. You don't have to apply for any jobs through them if you don't want to, but being in their database can open up more opportunities.
Hello Rajesh. Yes, Indian candidates are eligible, but please check out this video for more information: th-cam.com/video/BhA6qEf_Xfg/w-d-xo.html I will soon be publishing a video that tells the story of an Indian deckhand who got his first job on a super yacht at the start of this year.
Hello Akhil, and welcome to the channel. There are links to 5 different crew agencies in the description of this video. You will find many more through a Google search, and also check out the various groups on Facebook that post jobs.
How will you make your yacht crew agency profile stand out from the rest?
Please give me your number
Would you possibly employ me? Jus t finished my Stcw and my eng 1
Please feel free to check out my cv on yacht spot.
Would love to work for you. I’m also British and live in Newquay Cornwall
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hello sir can you give me idea where to apply for yatch underwater maintenance diver? at the same time im qualified for security on board, Im NAVY SEAL from philippines thnks sir
This video should be watched by every young person looking to enter any industry - it applies to any CV, any interview, and any personnel platform (LinkedIn included). Excellent content.
Thank you, Barbara. You've just reminded me that I need to get my LinkedIn profile sorted out!
Hi Matt, I’m a 18 years old student from Italy. I’ve always been an “outdoor” tipe of guy, I’ve done sailing, I’m a competitive swimmer, lifesaver, and I love being in the sea with all types of craft (paddle board, sup etc). Now I’m studying at my local university, but recently my life seems to be just not enough for me. The idea of being stuck for five years studying law doesn’t appeal me at all...
I’ve stumbled across your videos and it was like an epiphany.
I fell in love with the work of a deckhand, not just because of the small moments you can appreciate, but because of the hard work you need to put in to get the job done. My work ethic, as a competitive swimmer, is well developed, and I’ve always loved to do stuff. I remember working months with my dad to fix up the yard just because I had in mind an epic party.
I literally watched all your videos and every one of them was great.
Coming to the point of the comment, I would love to start a career in yachting.
I’m willing to do the courses, and to get some transferable skills by working in a car’s detailer. In addition to my experience in swimming, life guarding, sailing and doing water sports in general I would then add some handy skills like polishing, waxing, painting, varnishing etc..
At the moment I’m a little bit unsure about the precariousness of this job, especially with the pandemic, and my family doesn’t help me at all...
Dock walking from April in Palma would be nice to start?
Thank you so much!!
Dear Filippo,
Thank you for commenting, and for sharing your story. It sounds like you have a lot to offer the yachting industry. It also sounds like you have a good understanding of what a career in yachting entails. I shall nevertheless highlight again that it is very easy to be drawn in by images of yacht crew having lots of fun out on the water, and travelling the world, especially when you're spending all of your time studying at a desk. Making a big career change based on this isn't a wise move, because the reality can be very different. I’m not trying to put you off, but instead just asking you to make sure that it’s definitely what you want before making any big decisions.
It is impossible to know what stage the pandemic will be at by April 2021; but, if you do decide that it's a career you want to pursue and there are no restrictions in place, dock walking in Palma would be a great start. Meantime, gaining some additional experience detailing cars would be an excellent idea.
I hope that helps, and I look forward to hearing what you decide to do.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Dear Matt, after a long decision time I decided to pursue my career in the yachting industry. From now I’ll put myself in a position of hireability by doing the basic courses and some more, and doing a job with transferable skills. I have the possibility to gain some actual experience by working in fairly decent s/y owned by a friend of mine. From April I would then go to Antibes and stay in a crew house; hopefully I will have the possibility to dock walk and network.
Thanks for your help and your really precious videos!
@Filippo Patini This is a great plan, and I'm pleased to hear you have the opportunity to gain some experience in a shipyard. Additionally, Antibes should provide you with more opportunities for dockwalking, as you will be able to easily reach all the marinas along the Cote d'Azur. Depending on how you get on, Palma is always an option afterwards.
Dear friend filippo patini,
I am currently working as a seaman.I want some information about working in a yacht . Can you please contact me. My
Email thilina.shiran.perera@gmail.com
What's app number +94766060140
Ehy man, I'm italian as well, I live in Sanremo but i have another apartment in Menton, Cotè D'Azur, I'll dockwalk for the next few months, would you like to share our contacts so maybe we could start networking or share experiences or maybe dockwalk togheter etc?
Thank you so much for this excellent video. The information is incredibly helpful. I am a US citizen, i am in my 20's and i speak 3 languges. I am based in Fort Lauderdale and i am looking to start a career in the yachting industry. I will stay tuned to your channel and i will even recommend it to others as they start their yachting journey.
Thanks Mathew. This has given me a great perspective on how to organise my crew agency portfolio. Really like you’re videos, keep it up. You keep my excitement for the yachting industry alive 💪🏻
As far as I can see, you have the best educational videos about yachting. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you, David. It really means a lot to know that you think this.
Worth mentioning that as a candidate your social media accounts will be reviewed. If your social media accounts portray a wild party animal or extreme political commentary they can very much shut down the process. When reviewing a candidate that had "no drama person" in their CV, but their facebook page appeared that they wanted to "burn down their country", it was a deal breaker. Another had non-drinker in their CV, but their social media told a very different story, enough to wave off. Just a thought. Thanks for your videos.
Absolutely correct. As an employer we always look at potential employees social media accounts and we routinely check out employees social media from time to time. I have personally fired at least 3 people for inappropriate posts on facebook/instagram.
Thank you for sharing this, M Moore. Another classic is the "non-smoker", who turns out to enjoy a few cigarettes on the dock during their break times. Is your experience with yacht crew specifically, or another industry?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Yes with yacht crew. It is more the lack of credibility that becomes the obstacle to hiring. Don't really care what potential crew do when they are off the boat, within reason, but coming off as dishonest is a deal breaker.
@Luso Yachting Thank you for adding this, Amanda. It's really helpful to get some insight from employers.
@M Moore Exactly; you want to show the best of yourself, but not be misleading, or dishonest. Thank you again for highlighting these points.
I was applying right now, when your video pop! Always great advices)
Thank you, Caio. I hope it helped with your applications.
I am a Tech recruiter so I should know a little about recruiyment. My comliment for this video and the contents Mathew.
Thank you!
If you want to be hired in the yacht industry you must be confident and compete with others, be the best. I learn a lot of new things from you.
You've got it, Remus. It's a very competitive industry to get started in; but, it is my hope that these videos will help you to stand out.
I predict 100k subscribers by the end of 2021, absolutely phenomenal and very thoughtful content!
Thank you, Hans Hans. I'm aiming for 10k, so 100k would be incredible!
Hi Matt, finally, I was worried yesterday when your video didn't come out. I was looking for it all day and I finally had to go to sleep.
This morning still nothing I started to worry about you wondering if something bad had happened.
Well I'm glad to see that all is good.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video, and your right there is a collation between what people say and there presentation. You can't say you are a bubbly person and not have a smile on your face, this is a contradiction.
As David Geer said "As far as I can see, you have the best educational videos about yachting. Keep up the good work!
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Your cross examples between your channel and a persons CV is wright on the money. You have a knack for explaining things in a simple understanding manner. Your viewer comes out of it by saying something like, this is just common sense.
Hello Frank! Thank you for your concern. I'm sorry that this one was so late; I ended up being a bit short on time over the weekend.
It's great to hear that you think I explain these topics well. It is easy to assume knowledge with subjects like this, but my experience tells me that some things need highlighting again in order to get the message across.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Just Keep up the level of You, we have come to appreciate, respect and enjoy, watching and listening too.
PS Loved the way you used YOTSPOT, creating your example profiles to help demonstrate the does and don'ts, when creating a profile. You've demonstrated to us, your creativity, thinking outside the box, and simply thinking things through. An demonstrated example in itself, if an employer is looking to hire someone with these skill sets.
@Frank V I will! And thank you for all your motivational comments.
@Frank V Glad you liked the way I shared my screen to show you Yotspot. I hadn't used a screen recorder like that before, but I enjoyed doing it, and will definitely make use of it again.
On a roll with the uploads! Looking forward to this one!
Thanks! I look forward to hearing what you think!
Hi Matt,
Thank you for this video, I recently created a few profiles and whilst I had managed to get my photo the correct orientation, this video did give me some great ideas and sent me back to 'Edit your profile' and more importantly the 'preview profile'. I hope to get a call from you soon, although I guess I will settle for any potential caller with a job offer.
Thanks again and for all the great content you are producing.
Hello Tony, and thanks for your great comment. I'm pleased to hear that the video gave you some ideas. We don't currently have any vacancies, but I wish you every success with your job search!
Practical and comprehensive guidance on how to market yourself - keep up the good work!
Thank you, Malcolm. Practical and comprehensive is always my aim with these videos.
If you ever get tired of working on the seas, you could have a killer career teaching seminars about job search skills and resume preparation.
Thank you, Michael. It's always good to have options!
Really fantastic advice, Matthew! You seem to have a great ability to do everything to the best of your abilities.
Thanks Mitchell! I'm a great believer that, "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing properly"!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht You must have some great parents that really raised you well, Matthew!
Your videos are really a 🎁. Has shared them to several people who wants to enter the yachting industry and they've watched them all. How can we vote for you, to be in the Crew awards? Thanks for all the time, dedication and effort in making the videos👏
Great piece of work, really good advice, if only I was 50 years younger.
Thanks Steve! In what industry have you spent your working life?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Hi Matthew, I was a industrial electrician, electrical supervisor, in New Zealand.
@Steve Kerr This is interesting; thank you for sharing. As a yacht crew member, the most suitable role for you would have been ETO.
This is a well-explained presentation on how to actually get noticed in the new-job market. I've been on both sides of the table stacked with CVs and know the dance well. The new folk just having been educate with a few simple but important facts.
The CV is perceived as the absolute best work that you can do. If it's sloppy, then the standard response is to presume that you can't do better. Round-filed!
In the CV, you are trying to get them to hire you. It's not a way for you to explain your dream job. Write it to be read by your boss, and his/her's and make them understand how you can do the work they need done, and do it better than the competition. This is why they would hire you, not because they feel sorry for someone who hasn't seen all the world yet.
Hello Ed, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. This comment is a great supplement to the video, and I think your summary is spot on.
This video is full of gems 💎💎💎 Thank you for your knowledge & experience to help others achieve their goals
My pleasure! Thank you for your comments; they are a great encouragement.
You are giving free and solid advice to all the guys waiting to be in the industry. I wish I had this knowledge many many years ago before I got started in the banking world. Now doing my own private certification with the goal the own my own yacht. Different path same goal :-)
Thanks Patrick. I hope to inspire and educate a new generation of yacht crew, who may one day end up crewing your yacht!
Am watching to know how to apply for a job as a massage therapist
👏👏 just RESPECT! Thank you 🙏 so much for this tips! I really appreciate your efforts and the time!
Thnk you!! I really wanted to work on a superyacht. Maybe soon. Im from Philippines 🤗
Thanks for this one! This is exactly what I was looking for. This is going to help a lot.
Hello Mika! This video was a response to your request, so I hope you like it. I realised after editing it that I never answered your question about how often you can apply for jobs. The answer is, whenever a job comes up for which you are suitable. What you must avoid doing is applying for jobs where you don't even nearly meet the criteria, because it just clutters up the crew agent's inbox. Do it too much, and they will start to recognise your CV as a nuisance. I hope that helps. Any further questions, please just ask.
Hi matt,,i m from Indonesia i have just found your precious video ,please explain me how to find job on yatch ,i'd worked on boat and many experience on small ship,like tugboat assist tug an barge no i wanna work on yatch...
Hahahaha my man i almost died at 6:42 when you asked what is wrong with photos 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Matt, I've been watching your videos recently and find them excellent. Very informative, and you don't leave anything out, fair play to you!
I've just recently gained my OOW unlimited, and I am moving to Antibes soon to look for my first job.
I'm just wondering, what is the general attitude towards people like me who come from the Merch with an unlimited ticket? Is it something that will make it easier to get a job?
I get that I don't have Yacht exp, but I'm not exactly green either.
Hello porchmore. Yes, your unlimited ticket will definitely put you ahead of many other candidates looking to start out in the yachting industry. You may not be able to get an officer position immediately, but it won't be long before you'll be able to step up. I recently heard from a subscriber in your position who had found a role as deckhand/OOW on a 70 metre superyacht.
This is really good and useful information.
Thank you, SailorYuki. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed this one. Your comments are a big support to the channel.
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌i love it !!! thank you
How are you enjoying your new camera equipment? Great video as usual.
Thank you, Raynold. I'm loving the new camera, but I haven't played about with it too much, and I'm quite sure that I'm not getting the most from it. For now, it's just set to 25 fps, 1/50 shutter speed, and I control the aperture as necessary. Are you noticing any improvement in the video and audio quality?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Yes
Great video again! Thanks
Thanks Harry! As I said in my email, with the addition of a collared shirt your profile photo ticks all the boxes!
Great tips Matt! God bless
Thank you, Blue Ocean. Next week's video will feature some deck products!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht That's great :) Can't wait to watch it hehe. Once again thank you!
Great advice and helpful information! Thanks
Thanks Jack!
hello sir gooday I am a nautical graduate year 2017 then been a messman on a carship and been a deck cadet for 13 months on a cargo ship and now currently on board as ordinary seaman on a cargo ship and I also dream of starting a career on yacht is it possible even my country is on philippines. I am currently 23 years old and i want to be a deckhand on a yacht. 😊
I was hooked by content and to get information about crew agencies, ended up with full application guide, it's like Christmas! Can I sub it second time?
Exactly in time when I want to start applying, you gave me some ideas how to get attention.. it will be little risky but let the fishing begin!
Compared to rotational video - you not only need to be named as Matthew, you need to look like him as well :)
Thanks Robi K! I'm glad this came at a good time for you. You're absolutely right, a handlebar moustache probably isn't the best look to go with when searching for jobs!
How did you get on with the rest of your STCW courses?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Indeed, it won't be the best idea but imagine a nice, professional photo in marina, with elegant collar and all those stuff.. and a big juicy mustache on that - you'll get all the attention immediately! Hilarious, I need to think about such a photo, just for fun.
Stcw was.. extremely useful, even if not targeted for getting a job, I think that knowledge could be a life-saver. And running into smoke in breathing apparatus was hell of a joy. Passed it without problems, I've even top it up with PDSD over that weekend too.
So I've done all in such a (relatively) short time but I was filling a yotspot profile and first cover letter in over 3 hours.. it will get faster?
@Robi K Great to hear you enjoyed your STCW. You mean it took 3 hours to fill out your Yotspot profile, and write a cover letter? It's time well spent if it results in a job offer. Some agency profiles don't allow you to go into the same detail as Yotspot, so they will take less time.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht I'm defenitelly not the best with selling myself to potential employers and I don't know how to do it properly - so I was jumping from one guide to another to grasp how to do it perfectly. There was like 4 different iteration of cover letter and which one is the best.. decisions decisions!
@Robi K Don't worry, a lot of people struggle with cover letters and CVs. The good news for you is that most don't take the time to research how to do it properly; by putting in this work, you'll give yourself an advantage.
really informative, great video Matt 😄
Thanks Seb! Really appreciate you commenting, and a very Happy New Year to you!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Happy New Year to you too 🎆🎊🎉
Love your videos. How many crew would you need for a 44 meter private yacht? And whst would be needed? Thanks 👱♀️
Thank you, Carol. A private 44m motor yacht would probably have 8 or 9 crew: Captain; First Officer; Chief Engineer; Chief Stew; 2nd Stew; 3rd Stew; Deck/Engineer; Deckhand. The exact number of crew and their roles would all depend on the yacht in question.
If I were to go to a maritime school as a marine transportation major and graduate with approximately 8 months of sailing experience on a large vessel, would I still need to first be a deck hand and move up that way or would I be eligible to become a 3rd officer right after school?
Hello Krutand. It is possible that you could find a 3rd officer position on a very large superyacht straight out of school; but, a year or two as a deckhand would serve you well, giving you a better understanding of the challenges faced by those in the junior roles that you'd eventually manage as an officer.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht so do you mean I can become a third officer on a superyacht just having a master lisence unlimited sir even if I dont have experience on yachting?
Would you say there is a large benefit in staying in a crew house over day Airbnb when in search for position of work as a greenie
Hello Aaron. If you're on your own then a crew house will probably work out cheaper, and you'll also be able to network with everyone else who is staying there. However, once you've made a few friends it can work out better to rent an apartment together. People find work at short notice, so there is the added work of finding a replacement when somebody moves out, but that is usually fairly easy to do.
I started out in a crew house, which is often paid for on a weekly basis, but once I was more familiar with everything I started to make other arrangements. Where are you planning on going?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht I will be in Fort Lauderdale late January to build up work experience before med season starts
@Aaron Blackmon I don't have any personal experience using crew houses in Fort Lauderdale, but I'd still recommend starting out in one. It's a great opportunity to network, make some friends, and find out how others are getting on looking for work. You can then always make other arrangements once you're there.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht thank you
Question: what if you don't have any experience at all?
I never worked on a yacht before but I want to apply.
And what do I need to apply
You're amazing!
hi i'm sri lankan and i have 13 years experience engineering side in maraine life. (yatch and suply boats) now i'm work on boat ithalyan sailing catamaran. what is the posibilty and how to find new job in super yatch? i have STCW certificates and seaman book. please advice me.
Hello matt I got one notification like u hear like that in training section mca watchkeeping like that
Sir,I already had an account at yotspot..hoping for a call and interview to pass..Thank You for such a good advise.
Thank you Clyde, and good luck with your job search!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Oh it's my pleasure sir and Thank you..but right now I almost apply more than a hundred applications but yet there's no emails and calls have been receive..anyway keep vlogging and wishing u the best.
@Clyde John Palomo Keep trying! In addition, keep working on your skills (transferable and specific), and updating your CV. When you're just starting, finding work through online agencies alone can be very difficult. To build experience, new crew typically have most success by visiting yachts in person.
Yeah..sir..I really want to go personally to apply to yacht owner or even to the captain..but I'm currently her in the Philippines at the same time it's pandemic..Will still hoping for the best result and trying to check my application.
Fantastic Video
Hi Bob. Great to hear you found this one helpful, and thanks for letting me know.
Hii sir I'm 3rd officer sailing on tanker ship. But I would really love to sail on yacht, can I get job in yacht? How to apply?
Hello dear,
Do you think it's a better choice just to go dock walking and not bother with applying online If you already have the chance? I would prefer to talk in person.
Hello Mina. Dock walking is a great way to look for work, but I'd also recommend signing up to at least a few agencies. You don't have to apply for any jobs through them if you don't want to, but being in their database can open up more opportunities.
I studied Diploma nautical science can I apply for deckhand
Thanks for sharing, Can I still apply in 2023?
Yes, the yachting industry is growing and this information is still relevant in 2023.
Can i work there just graduated from high school ?
Yes, you can work on yachts without any restrictions from the age of 18.
Hii, i start to surcribed your channel that support my knowledge for my career, thanks
Thank you, and welcome to the channel.
Great! 👍
Thank you! It's great to receive your comments on all these videos.
brother I want this job
Hello sir..!
Are indian candidates eligible to be freshly onboard??
Hello Rajesh. Yes, Indian candidates are eligible, but please check out this video for more information:
th-cam.com/video/BhA6qEf_Xfg/w-d-xo.html
I will soon be publishing a video that tells the story of an Indian deckhand who got his first job on a super yacht at the start of this year.
Cool man.
Thanks, Bogdan!
Hi sir i am from India I would like to join yacht I have experience in cruise ship and hotels, please advise some agents
Hello Akhil, and welcome to the channel. There are links to 5 different crew agencies in the description of this video. You will find many more through a Google search, and also check out the various groups on Facebook that post jobs.
My Yotspot Percentages for deckhand are between 82% - 98% 🥲🥲