Posted on 07/14/2018 6:20:46 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The Triad’s economic-development groups said Thursday they have successfully recruited Norwegian Cruise Line to create a work-from-home agent cluster in the region that could lead up to 200 full-time jobs.
The agents, serving in an entry-level position, will be the first point of contact for guests and travel agents looking to design a vacation on the cruise line, which visits 300 destinations globally.
The cruise line plans to begin its hiring process with interviews taking place Wednesday. It said it may take as long as 18 months to complete its hiring initiative.
The interviews will be held at Forsyth Technical Community College’s West campus, said Tyler Chaffee, vice president of Winston-Salem Business.
Chaffee said applicants must apply online first and pass the online screening portion. “From there, they will receive an email regarding information about a specific interview time slot,” he said.
The news release did not disclose salary figures. For more information, go to https://www.ncl.com/about/careers/corporate-employment.
The initial hiring goal is between 30 and 45, which the company said will comprise a pilot group for a four-week training period that ends in August.
Winston-Salem Business Inc., Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and High Point Economic Development Corp. put together a video for the company to illustrate their collaboration.
It is the first time Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its at-home agent program outside of Arizona and Florida.
“Norwegian has confidence that our area can fulfill their need to grow their at-home agent program with our top local talent,” Bob Leak Jr., president of Winston-Salem Business, said in a statement.
Vivian Ewart, senior vice president of Passenger Services at Norwegian, said the company has been impressed with “the response we have received from officials and businesses in the area and are very eager to tap into the talent pool there.”
Chaffee said the only assistance the cruise line is receiving is from Forsyth Tech Community College and Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Council regarding hiring fairs and other employee initiatives.
Work from home. What a concept!
I’ve always wanted to work from home as a cruise-ship captain. I figure it’s safer that way and I won’t get seasick.
So that's why I now get at least two calls every freaking day about a "FREE" cruise!!
@*#_#*#@!+_(!!
I wouldn't go on a filthy ship with filthy passengers of a certain persuasion IF THEY PAID ME!
Having had a home office for years, the great thing is that you get up in the morning, make a cup of coffee, then go to work.
The bad thing is that you get up in the morning, make a cup of coffee, and go to work.
Work is always there, staring you in the face, with no excuses not to do it.
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