How to instructions for jobseekers

If you have trained at the UKSA simply follow the for jobseekers link .You will then be faced with the email login screen. Before you can login you must setup your account by following the add new cv button. Until you have done this you will not have a valid password. This will take you through the setup of your online cv.

The first thing you must setup is your email address and password. These will be required whenever you wish to access your online cv to make any amendments. The first form you fill in requests your contact details and non job specific information. Please be aware that the service is designed to protect your privacy. Contact details and any references given within this section will only be available to UKSA staff. They are not made available on line.

Once you have completed this form you must then select which area of the industry you wish to be recruited for. Choose either Yachting or Watersports. This second form requires specific information relating to the type of work you are looking for and your qualifications. This information is used by the database when prospective employers search for candidates so it is important that you make the right selections. As a minimum you should Select a recruitment type and a job type. The Salary guide is optional and does not have to be specified. We would recommend that until you have previous industry experience that you select the negotiable option.

This second form requires specific information relating your qualifications. This information is used by the database when prospective employers search for candidates so it is important that you make the right selections based on qualifications you currently hold.

On Submission

On submission of your details you also have the option to supply us with a photo. This really is a bonus to any recruiting employer and we would strongly encourage you to supply a recent photo if at all possible. Photos must be under 500 K in size and preferably in the Jpg or TIFF photo format. If you don't have the technology then you can post you photo to us. However you send it please ensure that the photo - or attached email is clearly marked FAO Careers.com and contains your Firstname and Surname.

Once you have set up your cv details we will review them and activate your details within 24 hours of receipt. Once activated employers will be able to access your details from the online search facilities. Personal contact details and reference details are withheld from employers who will only be able to contact you through the Academy. If at any stage you wish to amend your details simply log in to your area using your email address and chosen yachtcareers.com password (this is the one you set up when you first activate your cv) As soon as we receive interest from an employer we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail.