The Greenhorn's Guide to Alaska Fishing Jobs

Step-By-Step Guide to Employment in the Alaskan Fisheries - Salmon, Halibut, Crab, Cod, Pollock, Deck Hand and Processor Jobs

von Mark Maricich

282 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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THE TRUSTED GUIDE TO ALASKA COMMERCIAL FISHING JOBSFor decades, The Greenhorn's Guide to Alaska Fishing Jobs has helped people learn how to find work in Alaska's commercial fishing industry. With more than 30,000 copies sold worldwide, across multiple editions and publishers, the guide has been featured in National Fisherman and has become so well known among members of the Alaska commercial fishing industry that many simply refer to it as "The Book" for finding a fishing job in Alaska.Commercial fishing in Alaska offers unique opportunities for men and women willing to work hard and venture north. The Greenhorn's Guide provides practical, step-by-step information on finding and applying for jobs in the salmon, crab, halibut, herring and groundfish fisheries-as well as jobs aboard fishing vessels, in canneries, shore-based plants, floating processors and factory trawlers.The guide also includes a comprehensive contact directory of more than 17,000 boat skippers, canneries and seafood processors to help with your job search.Written by Mark Maricich, a 13-year commercial fishing veteran and founder of AlaskaFishingJobs.com, an Alaska commercial fishing employment resource established in 1992, the guide is grounded in firsthand industry experience. Maricich comes from a commercial fishing family with roots in Anacortes, Washington, and a circle of family, friends, relatives and fishermen representing well over 100 years of combined experience in the Alaska commercial fishing industry.With more than 270 pages of information, photographs, resources and practical advice, The Greenhorn's Guide to Alaska Fishing Jobs covers: - Salmon fishing jobs- King crab and opilio crab jobs- Halibut, cod, pollock and herring jobs- Deckhand jobs- Cannery and shore-based processing jobs- Floating processors and factory trawlers- How to find and apply for fishing jobs- Pay scales and rates- A day in the life of an Alaska fisherman- Fishing areas, fish species and fishing methods- Peak hiring periods- Travel and lodging- Gear and supplies you'll need- Proper documentation- Health and safety- Working with skippers and crews- Knots and technical fishing know-how- Employer relations- Glossary of commercial fishing terms- And much moreWhether you're a student looking for a summer adventure, someone considering commercial fishing for the first time, or simply ready to experience one of America's most unique industries, The Greenhorn's Guide to Alaska Fishing Jobs gives you the information, resources and firsthand knowledge to help you get started.If you're serious about getting an Alaska fishing job, start with "The Book."

• ISBN: 9780989243414
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 28.01.2020
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp