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How to Use AI to Improve Your CV

AI is transforming the way we work, and that includes how we apply for jobs. Whether you are in shoreside shipping, cruise, crewing, or marine engineering, AI tools can help you enhance your CV, pr...

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How to Be Head-Huntable For Maritime Jobs

If you’re aiming for senior roles in the maritime industry, chances are you won’t find your next opportunity on a job board. The most influential, high-impact roles, especially in leadership, are o...

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Career Drift: How to Spot It and Correct Course

In a demanding industry like maritime, it’s easy to keep your head down, get the job done, and assume that means you’re on track. But what if you’ve been so focused on delivering that you haven’t l...

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25 Career Moves You Can Make in 10 Minutes or Less

Small actions. Big momentum. You don’t need to overhaul your life to move your career forward. You just need 10 minutes. Whether you're at sea, ashore, or in the middle of a busy day, these simple...

Naval Architecture Employment Report 2025 - Faststream Recruitment

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Just Released: Naval Architecture Employment Report 2025

Naval Architecture has always been a technically demanding and highly specialised field. But in 2025, it’s not just the vessels evolving, it is the workforce too.Our latest Naval Architecture Emplo...

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Why Discipline, Not Motivation, Drives Career Growth

Success in any career is not just about talent, ambition, or luck. It is about discipline. In the maritime and shipping sectors, the professionals who achieve long-term career growth are those who ...

Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025 - Faststream Recruitment

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Just released: Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025

We are pleased to launch the Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025, our most comprehensive look yet into the real thoughts, motivations, and concerns of ship operators worldwide. With insigh...

Talent Market in Transition Report 2024 - Faststream Recruitment

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Results from the Singapore Surveys Revealed

Faststream Recruitment and Singapore Maritime Foundation Publish The Talent Market in Transition Report 2024 on Top Workplace Trends and Dynamics of Maritime Singapore’s WorkforceThe Singapore Mar...

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Is it time to look for a new job?

Your career can be one of the most important things in your life after your friends and family. Ensuring that you are in the right job at the right time can be imperative to personal satisfaction ...

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Beware: The Rise of Recruitment Scams Targeting Job Seekers

In today's digital age, job hunting often involves navigating through various online platforms and engaging with potential employers and recruitment agencies virtually. While this has made job sear...

Rethinking Priorities at work - What really matters in a new job - Faststream Recruitment

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Rethinking Priorities: What truly matters in a new job

In my many years in recruitment, often job seekers tell me their top motivation to find a new job is to enhance their salary or package. In fact, in our ship management, maritime sales and naval ar...

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Results from the Naval Architecture Survey Revealed

We surveyed naval architects to produce our fifth edition of the Naval Architecture Employment Report. This report draws insights from the series of surveys conducted from 2019 onwards, offering a ...

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The current opportunities and challenges of the seafarer recruitment market

At the heart of the maritime industry are seafarers, the skilled and resilient professionals who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of vessels across the world’s ocea...

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How and why upskilling can improve career growth in Maritime and Shipping

We live and work in a time where job security no longer comes from being employed, but from being employable. So, how do you remain employable in today’s fast-changing maritime sector?Well as the A...

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10 signs you are ready for a new maritime job in 2022

Have you been thinking about a new job but are unsure whether to take the plunge? The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start and securing a new job could be a great way to kick off your yea...

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How to manage counter offers

After putting in the hard work throughout the interview stage there is no better feeling than when you finally get offered the role. You’ll probably want to celebrate your success, but remember yo...

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What do your social media profiles tell employers about you?

Your social media profile may be just as important as your CV if you are looking for a new job or changing careers. According to our research, over 80% of employers and recruiters will use social m...

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Inside the life of a Technical Superintendent

At Faststream Recruitment, we love to speak with Shipping and Maritime professionals to hear about their careers in Maritime and Shipping. We were delighted to have the opportunity to speak with M...

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Superyacht Employment Update

As the med season draws to a close and the Caribbean season begins, Mark Charman, CEO & Founder of Faststream Recruitment catches up with UKSA Director of Training and Operations, Chris Frisby. Now...

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Using LinkedIn for your job search

With over 700 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is a gateway to building new connections, sourcing the latest opportunities, and getting yourself known in the maritime industry. So, how can you use...