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The first job as cadet, or newly licensed officer, as always been
a real challenge for all of us. Don't lose hope, I have been there
and so have many others. Even though we sometimes forget where we
came from, we all had to crawl before we could walk, and run -
that's a simple fact no matter how people make you feel.
Right now, there is worldwide shortage, it is real, in my view,
and has made finding meaningful employment relatively easier than it
use to be say 5 - 10 years ago. "Relatively easier" is the key
concept in that statement, it is still quite challenging to get your
resume on the right desk, that's what this web page is here for.
Let us first
explore what is a marine engineer.
It is safe to
say, employers today, do not want to entrust millions
of dollars worth of machinery to someone that is
unproven. Even as today's engineering officers are
quickly moving on to retirement you can expect lots
of competition. So what is the biggest asset anyone
can flaunt to flirt with the hiring dept?
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- As my
logic sees it, the biggest currency is sea time and experience. For starters, being
licensed shows that you have a basic level of
experience. |
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- Second,
reputation and "who you know" these
go a long way in breaking into the marine
field, especially in the private sector
(yachts). |
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- The third
characteristic would have to be training and
especially training with advance technology. Really, any training you have is training a company
does not need to pay for. |
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...and
pretty much anything that will make you unique. |
Obvious
statement, I realize that, but there are already
lots of qualities that you have, or will
demonstrate just to be an engineer. The qualities
above that are the ones which will make you
unique. Qualities such as know how with computer
networks, sense of humour, good grades in the
cadetship, deck side certificates, etc.
Once you
caught the eye of a hiring dept. I suggest you . . .
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- be
flexible where pay is concern. Once your
onboard and have shown your true colors, you
should be paid accordingly. If not, its a
short contract and there are many more ships
out there... Thanks for the experience. |
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- must
knock them (recruiters) on their ass the
first time. To do this you must use all the
modern tools... i.e. computers, programs, and
communications systems. Have all your documents in .pdf
files format for fast reply and easy viewing by recruiter.
Always tailor your communiqués to the specific person and or
company. |
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- be able
to travel light, fast, right away. This is
very important when you're at the bottom
rung, it illustrates your attitude. |
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- should be
knowledgeable of the business, the major
players and their trades. Keep abreast of
current developments and trends in the
shipping world. |
Stumped on how
to make a good resume, cover letter, or need some
interview tips. Help is here!
Click here for tips on
interviews.
Click here for tips on
targeting your resume for the job.
So what to do ? How do I find the
jobs ?
Currently, the best and most successful way of finding a job is
through other people. Letting people know you are looking for work
is the best place to start. To do that, talk to people in the
industry especially family, friends, former coworkers and people
within professional associations or even "walk the docks" if you
can, with the ISPS code in force this is almost impossible now, but
can still apply to the yachts.
Contacting people on a "live and direct"
basis, such as email and phone, is better, but takes some courage.
Sending unsolicited resumes by mail, filling out online applications
are statistically the least likely to succeed. Since starting this
website in 1999, I have seen a fundamental shift in the way
recruiters work, now respecting the power of the internet in a big
way. Which has allowed them to cast a wider net, hopefully "catching
you". So in that hope the links below are
provided...
Got your resume and your
information ready ? Then try the links below.
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- You could crew on
private yacht. Decent pay and lots of perks. But
narrow hiring criteria and long contracts.
Try
these websites... |
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- You could work in a
repair facility, design office or machine shop.
Decent pay, good experience. Limited asset to
your ticket, since only so much of the time
counts as sea time. Try these
websites... |
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- You could gain
experience on coastal trade vessels in
Canada,
US, or
abroad. Decent pay and
close to shore, but limited opportunities exist and possibly lots of immigration hassles.
Try these
websites... |
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- You could try to
crew as a ratings on foreign vessels. Great
experience and sea time accumulation. But poor
pay and not very likely, as companies tends to
stick to similar nationalities when crewing a
department. Try these links... |
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- If you already have
an engineering license, things should be
relatively straight forward and you already know
the "drill". Here are some
recruiters and
companies from all over the
world who advertise for positions on the
internet. |
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- Other sources of
information, such as addresses and names of
different companies involved in the marine
shipping business can be found here. |
Yacht crewing links
US recruiters are legally able to charge you a fee for a job,
sometimes 25% of your wage for your first 3 months, other times they
charge an upfront fee - "filing fee". The links below are outfits
that have been in business for a while and most likely able to help
you, but please use caution when dealing with US crewing agent.
Never lose your common sense while using any of the links found on
this page. If you have had positive or negative experiences with any
outfits, let us know, we'll pass it
on here.
"My Job"
It's not my place to run the boat
the fog horn I can't blow.
It's not my place to say just where
the boat's allowed to go
It's not my right to dock the boat
or even clang the bell
But let the damn thing
start to sink AND SEE WHO CATCHES HELL!
General / Marine Electronic job boards
"Never worry about stepping
on anyone's toes. People who get their toes stepped on are standing still
or sitting down on the job."
Admiral Arleigh "31 knot"
Burke, USN
Canadian
shipping companies
Generally these links to the hiring department are for Canadian
citizen, or those able to work in the Canada. If you are unsure of
your status, chances are you are not able to apply for these
advertised positions. Please read the sites information carefully to
prevent your time being wasted.
Canadian
crewing agents
The Black Gang
They tend the valves and the pressure gauge In the depths of the holds below
Mid the hissing steam and the turbines scream They make the vessel go
They don't see much of the battle scene Or the great bombardments laid
For the boilers pump and the diesels thump Are the weapons of their trade
Four on, eight off, is the way it goes And the eight is short indeed
But four is long as an opera song And rest is what you need
And you'll often go to the ladders foot And lift your gaze up high
Through the oval hatch at the swaying patch Of blue and sun filled sky
It's blazing hot and the sweat runs free For the blowers don't suffice
And you'll often dream of a large ice cream Or pitcher full of ice
Some engine always needs repair It's seldom things are fine
So the grandest sight is a moonlight Or the afternoon sunshine
When the sea is calm and your watch is done And at least you are topside
To drink the air that fresh and fair And soak it though your hide
With the vessel cutting right along You can sit on deck with ease
And read a book: or sit and look Or sit and shoot the breeze
Til the watch is called and that means you So you drop what's on your mind
And you dread it so but you go below To another long hot grind
- unknown
Generally these links to the hiring department are for US citizen
holding US Coast Guard license, or those able to work in the US. If
you are unsure of your status, chances are you are not able to apply
for these advertised positions. Please read the sites information
carefully to prevent your time being wasted.
US
crewing agents
US recruiters are legally able to charge you a fee
for a job, sometimes 25% of your wage for your first 3 months, other
times they charge an upfront fee - "filing fee". The links below are
outfits that have been in business for a while and most likely able
to help you, but please use caution when dealing with US crewing
agent. Never lose your common sense while using any of the links
found on this page. If you have had positive or negative experiences
with any outfits, let us know, we'll
pass it on here.
Engineers come, engineers go
Years come, years go
Fleets come, fleets go
Such are the tides of time
But the true measure of a ship
are the people who truly care.
-annonymous
Worldwide
maritime companies
Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that can be counted, counts.
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