General
Why did you leave your most recent position? 

Because I was employed as a summer mechanical engineering research student and my contract expired at the beginning of the University holidays.

What kind of hobbies do you have, or what do you like to do in your free time?  

I enjoy fishing, water sports (such as wake boarding and surfing) and learning new languages and about new cultures.

Is the yachting industry a career for you, or more of a sabbatical?  

I intend to make a career out of the yachting industry, particularly as an engineer (I intend to acheive the highest level Y1 certificate).

Describe what type of situation on board you feel you would fit in best? 

I am a friendly, outgoing person who gets along well with people. I will do any task, no matter how difficult it is. Overall, I think that I would fit in well on the deck or in the engine room.

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Engineer
How often do you you feel you should have to help out serving meals or tending bar? 

At any time when the Chief steward/ess needs help and there are no urgent engineering jobs to be completed.

How would you handle a situation where you feel the boat is not 'ready' to leave the dock, but the departure date cannot be changed? 

I would inform the captain of my concerns.

How important is it to you to remain clean and presentable when there are guests on board? 

It is extremely important that I maintain my image as a clean, presentable and friendly crew member to help maintain and boost the customer's perception of the yacht and its crew.

Between the Mate and the Engineer, who do you feel should be 2nd in command? 

2nd in command of the yacht should be the 1st Mate.

How important is having an unlimited budget vital to the smooth operation of a luxury yacht? 

It is not as important as the quality of the crew who operate and maintain the yacht.