Statistics

[GuinnessMan]

But a lot of people apply to a lot of companies then take a place with the best one for them.

So CMT might have a lot of applications but I imagine a lot of people decline places with them.

Actually, that could skew the figures completely....

[gadget123]

I wonder how many applications/places CMT get. Anyone know?

But a lot of people apply to a lot of companies then take a place with the best one for them.

So CMT might have a lot of applications but I imagine a lot of people decline places with them.

[GuinnessMan]

I wonder how many applications/places CMT get. Anyone know?

Lots I would imagine as they're the biggest recruiter...

[RudderNonsense]

I wonder how many applications/places CMT get. Anyone know?

[Lewisscott22]

The MNTB http://www.mntb.org.uk/ publish in their newsletter new entrant information on cadets per year, currently running around 900+. Plenty of opportunities for those keen and interested in a career at sea. It does permit the shipping companies and manning agencies a good opportunity for selection and therefore the application forms need to be given serious consideration.

Ah, thank you for this! Very interesting!

[OldSalt]

The MNTB http://www.mntb.org.uk/ publish in their newsletter new entrant information on cadets per year, currently running around 900+. Plenty of opportunities for those keen and interested in a career at sea. It does permit the shipping companies and manning agencies a good opportunity for selection and therefore the application forms need to be given serious consideration.

[Rich1990]

Thank you. I knew the number of applicants per position was high, but not that high - very interesting!

[Lewisscott22]

Here you are - http://www.officercadet.com/showthre...highlight=odds

Just wanted to try and convey to someone that you do need an edge in order to increase your chances.

[Rich1990]

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Link? Sounds interesting and I can't seem to find it.

Thanks.

[HarmlessWeasel]

I know you've found it but oh well. SSTG said they had about 25 applications per place, Maersk about 30 per application.

A good comparison is that Oxbridge have 5 applicants for each place.

[Lewisscott22]

Can anyone direct me to the 'statistics' of getting a position as a cadet?

At the moment, I am trying to convince someone that it's not that easy to get a position anymore and you do need some sort of edge.

I remember seeing it somewhere on here, but I can't find the thread - it mentioned the number of applications in comparison to the amount of positions.

Does anyone know this information?

Thanks in advance.

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