After all, is there anyone who would not want a job that pays them to visit amazing destinations like Australia, South America or the Far East!

Sometimes candidates will get the job they want on their very first try. However, these are the lucky ones and you shouldn't automatically assume it will happen to you.

For most applicants, PERSISTENCE and DETERMINATION is the name of the game in order to win a job on a cruise ship. To be successful, it's vital you have this attitude in case it requires several attempts before being hired.

* It takes persistence and determination in order to shrug off rejection.

* It takes persistence and determination in order to recover from disappointment.

* It takes persistence and determination to take a different approach.

* It takes persistence and determination in order to press ahead until you succeed.

Most job seekers don't have the necessary persistence and determination to secure jobs on cruise ships.

Usually they just mail out some application forms, receive a rejection letter or don't hear back from the company at all, before completely forgetting about the whole thing and moving on to something else.

It's a shame because with the correct attitude and a desire to succeed, applicants can get the job they want in the end.

A good example of this is a candidate who was hired by a major cruise line recently. After many months of rejection and much disappointment, during which she almost gave up hope, she finally received an acceptance letter and is now working aboard a cruise liner and getting paid to travel the world!

This shows just how persistence and determination can get you what you want in the end. It didn't matter how many times they said no, she did not give up.

Another way to help you land your dream job is to get in touch with a specialist hiring agent. This type of business works on behalf of the cruise line company, dealing with all aspects of recruitment, such as screening, interviewing, and hiring.

With so many applications received on a regular basis, it's a huge job dealing with enquiries, reading resumes and cover letters, responding to emails and so forth, so some companies hire an agent to do this work for them.

Often the agency is run by experienced ex-crew members who know the industry intimately and more importantly, who is a good fit for the position and who isn't. They receive commission on each new recruit, so in most cases, they will actually want to hire you in order to receive their payment!

These agents will also have contact directly with the cruise line HR departments and will be able to provide a glowing report about you, if you make a good impression. In fact, an agent has the ability to get you hired just on your work ethic and personality alone, even if you have no previous experience. Have a look on the internet for a reputable hiring agent in your area.

When you apply for an onboard job directly to the cruise line, your application is one of many and you become just a name on a huge list. It's all too easy to get overlooked or rejected without getting the chance to prove yourself.

Being persistent and determined as well as making the most of a reputable employment agency are just a few things you can do to secure a position on a cruise liner.