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Here's another secret than you MIGHT not know about.

Trust me on this one - you DO NOT want to come across as totally inexperienced in an interview when you first start out in the industry.

Agencies then use this as a reference to decide whether YOU or another deckhand should be put forward for a position.

But what you MIGHT not understand is that finding work in the superyacht industry boils down to variables and in order to get what YOU want you have to understand what these variables are and how they influence your situation.

I've discovered that at the end of the day it's the little things that determine who gets the job and who doesn't.

Under Estimating The Importance Of An Agency Interview Crew recruitments agencies play a big part in deciding whether you make it to a job interview or not.

Knowing how to perform general tasks on a boat will let an interviewer know that you are NOT out of your depth.

An increasing number of Captains these days are giving ropes to candidates in job interviews and asking them to tie certain knots to see if they can back up this attitude with solid 'know how'.

With so many prospective deckhands looking for work these days YOU cannot afford to miss out on any job opportunities.

If you are rude, have a scruffy appearance or simply "don't have the right attitude" - this will all be noted in your profile.

But perhaps most importantly of all, it demonstrates that you have the right attitude and a genuine interest in learning what it takes to make it in this industry.

You must understand that this industry is very professional by nature.

Some guys have actually arrive at the back of my yacht with skateboards in hand, wearing three-quarter pants, a tank top (vest), slops (sandals) and sporting a generally scruffy appearance - then comes the question, "Hey dude, do you, like, have any daywork, man?" This will ALWAYS get you a negative response.

Simply wearing a neatly pressed polo shirt, smart navy or khaki shorts and appropriate shoes will go a long way to helping you succeed.

It's all about perception and ultimately YOU are responsible for ensuring that it's as 'picture perfect' as possible.

How To Create A Killer Perception Of Your Personal Profile In The Superyacht Industry As much as I hate to stress it - the industry is looking for a certain image when hiring crew.

Here is a secret that many industry outsiders will not be aware of until it's too late.

What ever you do, NEVER make the mistake of looking unprofessional or like you're totally new to the industry.

Crew recruitment agencies and potential employers will always be trying to figure out if your profile fits into a Hollywood type market like the superyacht industry.

ALWAYS be conscious of the image you are portraying.

Making The Mistake Of Thinking You Know It All Already The one aspect of being a deckhand in the superyacht industry is that you NEVER stop learning.

The Five Most Common Mistakes Inexperienced Crew Make When It Comes To Finding Work In The Superyacht Industry.

Yet, I've met many inexperienced guys who parade themselves on deck thinking they have ALL the skills and knowledge they need to be a superyacht deckhand.

All agencies keep a personal record of you on their system.

But this attitude will almost CERTAINTLY come back to haunt you.

How you look, project yourself and the manner in which you deal with them will make or break your chances finding you work.

First impressions count and experience has shown that you only have one chance to get it right.

When competing for the headspace of an agent with up to several hundred other potential deckhands, you have to realize that everything you do when you step into the office is noteworthy.

Basic things like your appearance will go a long way to set you apart from the thong-wearing hippie that bounced in off the street and is just looking to make a quick buck.

The Things That DESTROY Your Credibility In The Superyacht Industry....