UNIT 1
DECK CADET QUESTIONARY
Remember the first impression is the main impression!!!
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Part I. Interview starts with Basic English knowledge which includes the following General questions:
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Greetings: Good day Sir.
Tell me about yourself/ few words about yourself and your family
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This question is asked by any company in their interview. Don’t tell lie, the interviewer is experienced
and will catch you. And you will spoil your interview.
Start with your own description, like what type of person are you and what you like. Speak about your
education. Few words about your family.
What are your hobbies?
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Be original. Try to choose more impressive hobbies, which reflect your personality you can use or link it
in the future profession.
What do you know about our company?
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Do thorough research on the company for which you are about to give the interview.
Every company has its own site and plenty of information is available on these sites about the company.
Why did you join the merchant navy? / Why you decided to become a seaman?
Tell simply the reason: for money, for high social status and so on …..
What are your weak and strong points?
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Speak about good skills, which are important for the cadet, and mention also weak points, but highlight
that you are working and improving your weak points.
Why do you think you will be a good seaman? /Why should I hire you only? Why are you the best
candidate for my company?
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Speak about your good points, how you can play an important role in this company.
How much salary do you expect from us?
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Sir, I am happy with the salary that will be offered by your company. (Find the information about their
salaries) however, I am going to become your company member and to become the officer in charge in
the nearest future.
How do you cope with your exams?
Are you a good leader?
Describe Your Character?
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How can your friend describe you?
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What actions will you take if Officer gives you Non- safe order?
What do you spend your free time on?
What is your favorite subject at the Academy?
How can you introduce your country to a foreigner?
Did you try to find the job before?
Do you have any onboard experience?
What are your plans in the nearest future?/ Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
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Do have any sailor in your family? Do you have any seafarers?
When are you going to graduate from the academy?
When/why did you decide to become a sailor?
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Why you didn’t decide to become an engineer?
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Are you living with parents?
How did you learn about this program?/ Why Do You Want To Work Here?
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What is your GPA? (Grade Point Average) is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in
your courses on average./ What are you going to do to rise up your GPA?
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What did you learn on board the training vessel “Cadet”?
Are your exams difficult?
What do you know about us?
Where do you study?
How would your friends characterize you?
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Which skills are important for a sailor?
What is the level of your English?
Do know any other foreign languages?
Who gave you the advice to become a sailor?
What are the crew members’ responsibilities?
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Part II of Interview includes questions regarding your technical knowledge :
Questions asked by Ocean tanker
1. What is your favorite technical subject in Maritime School?
2. Do you know the COLREG IALA Buoy system, etc …?
3. Do you know what is :
GPS,
RADAR: what information you receive from it, abbreviations used on plotting sheet: CPA - Closest point
of approach and TCPA -Time of CPA
NAVTEX
BAROGRAPH / BAROMETER
SEXTANT
MAGNETIC COMPASS ( how to find error deviation and variation)
GYRO COMPASS
ECHO SOUNDER
4. What is the difference between cyclone and anticyclone what is isobar line?
5. How you keep a lookout on the bridge? How do you meet pilots? Did you steer your last vessel
during your sea-going practice/ training?
6. What type of fire extinguishers and equipment do you know ?
7. What type of life-saving appliances do you know?
8. How do you find vessel position (means of observations): by visual bearings, by GPS, by Radar
Distances and or Bearings Celestial observation (Astronomy)?
9. Main Rules of COLREG
Detailed questions:
What personal protection equipment you should wear before going to mooring station/going round in
the pump room?
