Hello guys and gals!
I've been using this forum for a while now and it's got some great info for us aspiring to join. I plan on joining either the September 2013 or January 2014 intake, and since I'll be the ripe old age of *cough* 29, wanted to strengthen my application as much as possible. I was hoping someone 'in the know' could possibly look over my list and see if there's anything more I can be doing.
Well so far I'm retaking my GCSE's in Maths and Physics via a long distance course provider (and have been predicted B's). I've also been studying extra Trig and Algebra in my own time. I'm volunteering for the Jubilee Sailing Trust (a great organisation!) performing basic maintenance on the Tenacious and Lord Nelson tall ships. I've got a ENG1 booked in (or a close equivalent since I'm not in yet). And lastly I'm doing things like reading up on the Collisions at Sea regulations, nautical flag meanings, some basic navigation principles and living on these forums.
Is there anything else I can do? I'm passionate about joining either SSTG or Maersk and have heard of us 'older types' not even getting an interview.
I'm also living in Southampton right next to the docks if it helps.
Cheers!
Jack
I've been using this forum for a while now and it's got some great info for us aspiring to join. I plan on joining either the September 2013 or January 2014 intake, and since I'll be the ripe old age of *cough* 29, wanted to strengthen my application as much as possible. I was hoping someone 'in the know' could possibly look over my list and see if there's anything more I can be doing.
Well so far I'm retaking my GCSE's in Maths and Physics via a long distance course provider (and have been predicted B's). I've also been studying extra Trig and Algebra in my own time. I'm volunteering for the Jubilee Sailing Trust (a great organisation!) performing basic maintenance on the Tenacious and Lord Nelson tall ships. I've got a ENG1 booked in (or a close equivalent since I'm not in yet). And lastly I'm doing things like reading up on the Collisions at Sea regulations, nautical flag meanings, some basic navigation principles and living on these forums.
Is there anything else I can do? I'm passionate about joining either SSTG or Maersk and have heard of us 'older types' not even getting an interview.
I'm also living in Southampton right next to the docks if it helps.
Cheers!
Jack
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