What is the quickest way to get a profile?

Q: How do I update my CV or profile without logging in?

Send your new CV to crew@import.crewhq.me from the email address of your Crew HQ account. It replaces the old CV on your profile, fills in details that are missing (what you had already written is kept) and you get an email back with a button that signs you in, no password needed.Filling in details from a CV is free the first time; after that it is part of Premium and Professional. The new CV file is always saved.

Email your CV, as a PDF or Word file under 5 MB, to [email protected]. Crew HQ builds a free profile from it and emails you a button that signs you in. The profile stays hidden until you press that button. Or register free and fill it in yourself.

Questions people ask

Is Crew HQ free for crew?

Yes. A profile, your CV, your references, applying to jobs, posting a notice and your private Crew HQ Me link are free. Premium (£30 a year or £3.50 a month) puts your profile ahead of free profiles in crew search and adds a gallery, stored certificates with expiry reminders and Stealth Mode. Compare the memberships.

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How do I update my CV or profile without logging in?

Send your new CV to [email protected] from the email address of your Crew HQ account. It replaces the old CV on your profile, fills in details that are missing (what you had already written is kept) and you get an email back with a button that signs you in, no password needed.

Filling in details from a CV is free the first time; after that it is part of Premium and Professional. The new CV file is always saved.

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What makes a profile get noticed?

In this order: your main job title, where you are now, your main qualification, a CV, a photo and at least one reference. Complete profiles are shown ahead of thin ones when Crew HQ suggests crew for a position, and Premium profiles come first.

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How are references checked?

By email. You add a reference with your referee's email address, Crew HQ writes to them, and they confirm it. It is free for every member. One reference completes a profile; two or three from different employers read better to a captain. Your referees' contact details are never shown on your private link.

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Who can see my profile and contact details?

Visitors and free members see your photo, first name and position. Your full profile, CV and contact details open to employers with Professional Membership, and to anyone you give your Crew HQ Me link.

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