Your Alaska Seafood Industry Job Questions Answered by the Experts!
True Stories Told by Experienced Commercial Fishermen and Women, Seafood Processors, & Hiring Managers
As a member of AlaskaJobFinder you will learn how to get a job from real experts in the industry. Our editorial staff are continually interviewing dozens of professionals, including deckhands,seafood processors, employer hiring managers, lodge workers, and others. Each of our carefully selected experts share dozens of job hunting tips and explain what the work in Alaska is really like.
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New interviews are added on a regular basis.
Purse Seining for Herring in Alaska Exclusive AlaskaJobFinder interview with a purse seining skiffman on a herring purse seining boat in Alaska.
How to Become a Commercial Fisherman in Alaska In this exclusive AlaskaJobFinder interview a fisherman with 15 years of experience shares tips for getting hired and surviving the experience!
Fishing Boat Deckhand Pay You may have heard stories of big bucks made by commercial fishermen and women in Alaska. Yes? In this interview one fisherman talks money and more.
Jobs on Alaska Longline Boats Many longliners in Alaska fish for Blackcod and Halibut. Learn how longliners operate, how many crew members are needed, and more.
Salmon Fishing Jobs in Bristol Bay Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world. In this interview you’ll find out what salmon fishing in The Bay is truly like.
Jobs for Women on Alaska Fishing Boats Women – there’s a place for you in Alaska’s commercial fishing industry. Don’t believe it? Check out this interview for confirmation.
Skipper Interview The responsibilities of a skipper on a commercial fishing boat are outlined in this interview. Plus, what do skippers look for when preparing to hire new crewmembers? Get the answers here.
Deck Boss Interview Learn how one fishing industry vet rose through the ranks over a 16 year period. And he offers tons of tips for making the most of the experience at sea.
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