Guides
Straight answers for people working in Caribbean hotels, resorts and restaurants. Checked against official sources and kept up to date.
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Work permits for hotel jobs in the Caribbean, island by island
Who needs a work permit for a hotel job in Jamaica, The Bahamas, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Turks and Caicos, Cayman and more, who applies, what documents you need and where to check.
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Working in another CARICOM country: free movement and the CARICOM Skills Certificate
Which CARICOM nationals can work in another member state without a work permit, the 13 skill groups for the CARICOM Skills Certificate, full free movement since October 2025, and what it means for hotel workers.
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How to spot fake hotel job offers
Common hotel and cruise job scams in the Caribbean, the warning signs, how to check an employer, and where to report a scam in Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Cayman and the Dominican Republic.
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Service charge, tips, staff housing and meals in Caribbean hotels
How hotel service charge and tips are shared, what the law says in some Caribbean countries, how staff housing and meals usually work, and what to ask before you accept a job.
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How to write a hotel CV that gets replies
A simple hotel CV layout, example lines for housekeepers, cooks, bartenders and front desk agents, how to show resort experience, and what to leave out.
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Hotel job interviews: common questions and how to answer
Common hotel interview questions with example answers, how WhatsApp video interviews and trial shifts work, and what to ask about pay, service charge, housing, meals and transport.