Hi all, I'm 16 and currently sitting my higher exams. I already have 5 two's and 2 one's at standard grade including Maths and Physics. And I expect to gain at least 3-4 Highers at grade B and an advanced higher at B. i have also sailed for 8-9 years on yachts and dighnies so is that an advantage?I'm very keen to join the merchant navy and have been thinking about joking the cruise sector(seems to be more appealing than tankers). Was just wondering about a few things;
Would I be considered or accepted into a cruising company with these grades even though I'll be 17?
is the pay different from other sectors?
does it take longer to progress through the ranks?
and how easy or hard is it to get a job at the end of training?
Would I be better to approach the companies directly or through recruitment companies?
Sorry for the long question but any advice/info is much appreciated.
Would I be considered or accepted into a cruising company with these grades even though I'll be 17?
is the pay different from other sectors?
does it take longer to progress through the ranks?
and how easy or hard is it to get a job at the end of training?
Would I be better to approach the companies directly or through recruitment companies?
Sorry for the long question but any advice/info is much appreciated.
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