For Captains & Management

How We Present Candidates

Rather than sending long lists of CVs, Surge Crew presents the three strongest candidates in a clear comparison format. This allows captains, HODs and management teams to quickly evaluate experience, certifications and programme suitability at a glance.

ROTATIONAL CHIEF OFFICER | 60M PRIVATE/CHARTER

Criteria

Candidate A

Candidate B

Candidate C

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Age

Nationality

Australian

Canadian

British

CoC

Chief Mate < 3000GT

Master < 3000GT

Chief Mate < 3000GT

Right to Work & Visas

B1/B2, Australian RTW

EU/Schengen, B1/B2, C1/D

B1/B2, UK RTW

Total Yachting Experience

11 years

16 years

14 years

Relevant Role Experience

4 years

10 years

6 years

Longest Single Programme

4 years

6 years

2 years

Yacht Size Experience

50m - 70m

55m - 75m

45m - 85m

Programme Experience

Private & Charter

Additional Skills

Drone operation, charter videos

Divemaster, new build set up

Dive instructor, AV/IT knowledge

Hobbies & Interests

Surfing, watersports, triathlons

Fishing, hiking, golf

Gym, skiing, sailing

Illustrative example, built in the exact format used on live searches. The candidates shown are fictional composites - no real candidate data appears here. On a live search this table is supplied alongside full CVs and written reference summaries.

Surge saves me a significant amount of time by only presenting candidates who precisely match the brief.
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Their clear comparison tables make it easy to assess each candidate's experience and skills at a glance, while the comprehensive recruitment folder ensures a smooth and efficient hiring process.

Captain Ed Noble

Surge seems to actually focus on the candidates properly and our needs as a vessel. Rather than throwing multiple CVs out there hoping one sticks, Surge does the vetting and work first.

I also love the comparisons when a few CVs come from Surge.

Captain Graham Lloyd

What I liked most was how involved and interested Surge Crew remained throughout the whole process, and even afterwards.

I also really appreciated that they took an interest in how crew experienced the onboarding process, so the agency itself could get a proper impression of how the boat treats crew.

Beau de Groot, Stew/Cook

A very positive experience from start to finish.

The agents are genuinely involved in the recruitment process and really take the time to properly vet both the boat and the programme. What they promise is exactly what you get, which is something I truly appreciated.

I’m very happy with the opportunity they found for me and grateful to be placed on such a great boat.

Margot Laurent, Head Chef

Surge have a keen eye and a good sense for what will make a complementary addition to a crew.
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Surge will not bombard you with candidates, every CV put forward feels justified.
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Surge's approach saves you time and energy, allowing you to fully invest in each candidate that has been brought forward and find the perfect crew member.

Tom Medlock, Chief Officer

I'm really happy on board and so grateful for the rotation. The crew are lovely, and the captains are both incredible.

I really appreciated Surge Crew's regular check-ins throughout the process.

Courtney Randelhoff, Stew/Masseuse

Great communication and received high-end CVs that fitted exactly what we were looking for.

Courtney Wills, Chief Stewardess

I was deciding between the role I took through Surge Crew and another opportunity, but I was actually put off the other role because the recruiter was constantly messaging me and it felt like too much pressure.

I really appreciated how Surge Crew stayed in contact and were always helpful and informative, without being overpowering or putting pressure on me to accept the job. They gave me the time to think about my options and find the right fit rather than trying to force something and that really helped with my decision.

I would very much recommend Surge Crew and would use them again.

Head Chef, 60m Charter

Surge Crew are a great agency. They are very personable and take the time to get to know you and help find a job suitable for your skill set and needs.

They are professional and have a great selection of top quality vessels throughout the industry.

Lachlan, Chief Officer

A pleasure to work with.

Surge Crew were always very responsive.

I’d absolutely recommend them - they are the best.

Jack James, Deckhand/PT

The agents (I specifically spoke with Lucienne) are extremely thorough and have incredible communication.

They are not surface level, and the effort, time and energy they put into their recruitment process doesn't go unnoticed - it's hugely appreciated by crew who sometimes feel there's a lot of grey area during the job hunt process.

Jordan Botha, Stew/Pilates Instructor

Fantastic - perfect fit.

I loved how in-depth the hiring process was, making sure I was the right candidate for the position.

Chief Officer, 60m Charter

Transparent. Personal. Professional.