Points To Be Followed In College To Excel In Placements & Onboard:
Q1. What Should Be Your Focus While You Are In College?
Ans: Focus On Subjects Like Internal Combustion Engines, Marine Auxiliary, Electrical, Automation, Safety. These Are The Subjects Which Are Important From Ship’s Point Of View For A Marine Engineer.
Q2. What Should I Do If I Face Any Problem In Understanding A Topic?
Ans: Go Online For Your Subject Related Problems. Undergo Research Until You Are Satisfied. You Might Find Most Of The Topics Discussed On Marinelookout. Discussion With Friends Is Very Important, It Enhances Your Understanding Of A Topic, Once Discussed Properly The Topic Becomes Yours.
Q3. Is Only Studying Important?
Ans: Don’t Be A Bookworm, Be Active In College Activities, I Would Suggest Play Some Sports, Because Ship Is Not A Place Where Only Knowledge Matters You Need Be Vigilant, Active And Tough.
Q4. What Are Other Skills Required For Excelling In Placement?
Ans: For Placements, Profile Yourself Such That Soft Skills Like Presenting Yourself In Front Of Interview Panel With Confidence Will Be Very Helpful. You Should Have An Attractive CV And Performance In College Academics Tops The List. If Calibrated, Academics Hold 40% Importance, 20% Co-curricular And 40% Your Answers In Interview.
Q. 5 What Is The Main Thing An Interviewer Is Looking Out For In You?
Ans: Knowledge Is The Main Criteria For Interview. An Interviewer Takes A Glance Of Your CV And Then Begins With A Set Of Questions, You Might Not Be Able To Answer All Of Them Correctly But What’s Important Is Your Approach Towards The Question, Try Until You Fail, In College You Might Not Know Everything, So Apply Your Logic And Then Answer. Basic Questions On ICE, Auxiliary Machinery And Electrical, You Must Be Able To Answer. You Should Be Courteous And Not Rude, Wishing The Interviewer Is Important. Remember Not To Argue With Him, Even If You Are Sure The Person Is Wrong. Make Sure If There Is Any Dispute, You Can Prove Your Point Either In A Book Or Some Trusted Source.