<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[CruiseCareer Pro Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The honest, unfiltered guide to building a real career in the cruise industry. Hosted by Wolfgang Juranek — retired Executive Officer and F&B Director on major cruise lines including Princess, Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean, and former Director at Micros-Fidelio (Oracle). Real experience, no generic advice.

Connect with Wolfgang:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-juranek-b8138b55/
Email: hello@cruise-career-pro.com
Website: cruise-career-pro.com
Blog: cruisecareerpro.substack.com

CruiseCareer Pro coming soon.  <br/><br/><a href="https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">cruisecareerpro.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:45:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/8305133.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Wolfgang Juranek]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Wolfgang Juranek]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[hello@cruise-career-pro.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/8305133.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Wolfgang Juranek</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Retired Cruise Line Executive Officer &amp; F&amp;B Director. Nearly 9 years as senior director at Micros-Fidelio (Oracle). Helping people build cruise ship careers one-on-one. CruiseCareer Pro coming soon. hello@cruise-career-pro.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Wolfgang Juranek</itunes:name><itunes:email>hello@cruise-career-pro.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="How To"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8305133/dc5f815c3973522190ab193b2a44badd.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[The F&B Career Path — From Waiter to Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Episode Summary: In this episode, Wolfgang Juranek walks you through the complete Food and Beverage career path on a cruise ship — from your first contract as a Waiter all the way to Food and Beverage Director. He covers every rank on the ladder, what each role actually demands, and what it takes to move through them faster than most. Honest, practical, and grounded in nearly four decades of real experience at sea and in corporate cruise operations.</p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-juranek-b8138b55/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-juranek-b8138b55/</a></p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:hello@cruise-career-pro.com">hello@cruise-career-pro.com</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://cruise-career-pro.com">cruise-career-pro.com</a></p><p>Coming Soon: CruiseCareer CV & Resume Evaluator — get your CV reviewed professionally before you apply.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">cruisecareerpro.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com/p/the-f-and-b-career-path-from-waiter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:193233842</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wolfgang Juranek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193233842/dbd81b3a8f9f1f6ddb54e67c5c632930.mp3" length="3328776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Wolfgang Juranek</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>277</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8305133/post/193233842/dc5f815c3973522190ab193b2a44badd.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Cruise CV — What Gets You Hired and What Gets You Ignored]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Your cruise CV is built differently from a land CV — and this episode explains exactly how. Wolfgang covers the must-have elements cruise recruiters look for, why progression and specificity matter more than long lists of duties, and the simple mistakes that quietly eliminate most applicants before they get a reply. Whether you are applying for your first ship contract or trying to upgrade your application game, this episode gives you a clear picture of what actually works.</p><p>Free CV Review: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:hello@cruise-career-pro.com">hello@cruise-career-pro.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-juranek-b8138b55/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-juranek-b8138b55/</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://cruise-career-pro.com">cruise-career-pro.com</a></p><p>CruiseCareer CV & Resume Evaluator — coming soon</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">cruisecareerpro.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com/p/your-cruise-cv-what-gets-you-hired</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:192688668</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wolfgang Juranek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192688668/df37821a084fa132984ec34b04b1944a.mp3" length="3244453" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Wolfgang Juranek</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>270</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8305133/post/192688668/dc5f815c3973522190ab193b2a44badd.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Life — What Nobody Tells You About Working on a Cruise Ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">cruisecareerpro.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cruisecareerpro.substack.com/p/the-real-life-what-nobody-tells-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:192169423</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wolfgang Juranek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:55:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192169423/f3f5ceb61eedde393139876289114536.mp3" length="3646320" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Wolfgang Juranek</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>304</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8305133/post/192169423/dc5f815c3973522190ab193b2a44badd.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>