Best times to apply for September or January intakes?

[Jd95]

Im retaking my GCSE's this coming September year, and I'm planning to apply for different cadetship programmes, (Clyde marine, carnival, maersk, princess ect), and I was just wondering what time is it best to apply for September and January intakes? Thanks :-)

[Ash]

September intake: stick in an application the previous october time
January: apply about july/ august

[CharlieDelta]

If you're looking at September 2012, it would be worth applying as soon as possible for those companies that take applications year-round (Carnival, Princess etc...). For the others, keep an eye on their websites to see when applications open, though there's nothing wrong with posting a covering letter and CV expressing interest.

[Jd95]

Okay thanks guys,What should I put in my covering letter? (I'm not asking people to do it for me haha, just wondering what things I should put in there :-) ? Thanks again

[CharlieDelta]

Make it less than one page, a quick run-down of who you are, your education, experience, achievements and why you want to work for them.

[Jd95]

Ah I see, thanks a lot! :-)

[Jonny]

For your covering letter it should be a few small paragraphs explaining who you are and what you currently do, what you offer and why you would be a good fit for the company.

CV put in a small personal statement, your qualifications, your work history, any other achievements then finish off with your references.

Covering Letter should be 1 page, CV no more than 2 or it won't be properly read.