Hi all,
I have recently, well I say recently. 3 months have passed now since passing my orals, but I have only really started to apply for my 1st position in the last month. I've stopped counting the number of applications, CV's, registrations I have completed/sent now. I seem to be getting nowhere and get more and more frustrated with it all as each day goes on. (Filling in all certificates valid from, expiry dates, passport number, visa, COC, over and over again has become a bit tedious)
I have had my CV checked by various people who work in the industry, initially i thought my CV was not up to scratch but they have all said the CV is fine.
I've tried directly applying to companies speculatively or for advertised vacancies, Registering with recruitment agencies but to no avail. I am not being fussy a job is a job. I've applied for everything from tankers, cruise ships, offshore, Containers and Wind farm boats. Out of all my endless applications I've had two replies saying unfortunately they do not have any suitable vacancies. The recruitment agencies are saying they don't have any positions and that its quiet on the job market at the moment.
(The majority of vacancies insist previous experience in rank but 12 months sea time as cadet doesn't seem to count)
I am lost and wondering if I will ever find a job or if there is something I can do to boost my employability.
I have recently, well I say recently. 3 months have passed now since passing my orals, but I have only really started to apply for my 1st position in the last month. I've stopped counting the number of applications, CV's, registrations I have completed/sent now. I seem to be getting nowhere and get more and more frustrated with it all as each day goes on. (Filling in all certificates valid from, expiry dates, passport number, visa, COC, over and over again has become a bit tedious)
I have had my CV checked by various people who work in the industry, initially i thought my CV was not up to scratch but they have all said the CV is fine.
I've tried directly applying to companies speculatively or for advertised vacancies, Registering with recruitment agencies but to no avail. I am not being fussy a job is a job. I've applied for everything from tankers, cruise ships, offshore, Containers and Wind farm boats. Out of all my endless applications I've had two replies saying unfortunately they do not have any suitable vacancies. The recruitment agencies are saying they don't have any positions and that its quiet on the job market at the moment.
(The majority of vacancies insist previous experience in rank but 12 months sea time as cadet doesn't seem to count)
I am lost and wondering if I will ever find a job or if there is something I can do to boost my employability.
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