1. In your opinion, is this program effective in1 providing a realistic job preview of working life on board an expedition cruise ship? Why or why not?
2. Discuss the effectiveness of this video program in terms of the learning and adjustment of new employees. Are the risks of discouraging some job applicants offset by the positive effects on those who apply and are hired?
3. If you were responsible for the hiring and induction of new employees at Lindblad Expeditions or a similar organization, what other means would you apply to ensure that employees experience an effective socialization process?

Traveling around the world for six months as a crew member of an expedition ship is a dream job in many respects. But as this recruitment video from Lindblad Expeditions describes, working on the National Geographic Sea Bird and other cruise ships requires a dedicated crew, and that means a real working day. This video program provides viewers with a realistic picture of what it is like to work on board one of these vessels. Crew members offer their candid thoughts about why they joined and what they experienced, including the most exciting and most arduous aspects of the job.