Ready to elevate your sportfishing career? Hosting your resume on InTheBite is a free service designed to help crew professionals stand out to top captains, boat owners, and hiring managers.

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Why Post Your Resume on InTheBite?

Creating and maintaining a high-quality resume is often the difference between landing a job you want—or settling for one that simply fills a gap. Here’s why uploading your resume to InTheBite can make all the difference:

✅ Visibility to Paying Employers

Boat owners and captains pay to access our resume database. Being listed shows you’re active, serious, and professional—even if you’re currently employed. You never know when the right opportunity might surface.

✅ Easy Updates & Global Access

Instead of starting from scratch every time, keep your resume updated and accessible anywhere in the world. As your career evolves, simply log in and update your experience, certifications, and travel history.

✅ Prepare for USCG Licensing

Keeping accurate records of your sea time is crucial for your USCG license application. We recommend documenting everything while you’re working, not after the fact. That’s why we’ve provided a printable Sea Service documentation checklist (see below).

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Back Up Your Career

Files get lost. Laptops crash. Employers change email addresses. Hosting your resume on InTheBite gives you a secure backup in today’s unpredictable digital world.

💡 Pro Tip: Save your resume in multiple formats—including a Word.doc file—for easier copy/paste and submission onto our system when applying to jobs.

Need help uploading or formatting your resume? Reach out to us anytime at info@https://in — we’re here to help!

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🧾Sea Service Documentation Checklist

Keep this checklist handy for your next gig or USCG application: 📄 Download the Sea Service Documentation Checklist (PDF)

Required Info for Each Vessel:

1. Vessel Name
2. Official Number or State Registration
3. Owner’s Name and Contact Info
4. Vessel Gross Tonnage (if known)
5. Type of Vessel (sportfishing, sailboat, tug, etc.)
6. Type of Operation (private, commercial, for-hire, etc.)
7. Your Role (deckhand, mate, captain)
8. Start and End Dates of Service
9. Avg. Days per Month
10. Total Days Underway (4+ hours counts as a day)
11. Waters Operated On (inland, near coastal, offshore)
12. Vessel Owner Signature (you sign if self-owned)

Additional Notes:

• 360 days of sea time required in the past 5 years (90 in the last 3)
• Submit one CG-719S form per vessel
• Proof of ownership required for self-owned boats

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InTheBite is more than a job board—it’s your career companion. Post your resume today and stay ready for your next opportunity.

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