Package “Failed Interviews” – Marine Engineers and Electro-technical Officers

Why do candidates fail their interviews?
Over the years of working with hundreds of marine engineers and ETOs, we’ve identified key mistakes that even experienced professionals make during interviews. This package isn’t just a collection of questions—it’s an analysis of real failures so you can avoid critical errors and secure an offer successfully.

🔥 Top reasons candidates get rejected:
❌ Criticizing colleagues – Complaints about an “incompetent captain” or a “bad crew” immediately put off employers.
❌ Complaining about a previous company – Stories about unpaid wages, poor supplies, or working conditions paint you as a “toxic” employee.
❌ Vague answers instead of an honest “I don’t know” – Trying to bluff with technical jargon like “pneumatic rust removal gun” destroys trust.
❌ Getting hints during the interview – Pauses, side glances, delays—the superintendent will instantly notice if someone is helping you.
❌ Overconfidence without proof of knowledge – Saying “I was the best in my class!” invites tough follow-up questions that expose gaps.

📌 What’s inside the package?
✅ Analysis of real failures – Examples of poor answers and how to fix them.
✅ Tips from superintendents – What do crewing companies really want to hear?
✅ Common trick questions – How to answer “Why did you leave your last vessel?” without negativity.
✅ Soft skills for engineers – How to discuss conflicts, weaknesses, and mistakes without losing credibility.
✅ Technical traps – Questions that even experienced engineers often fail.

💡 Who is this for?
✔ Marine engineers and ETOs preparing for interviews.
✔ Candidates who faced rejections – Understand what went wrong.
✔ Those who haven’t interviewed in a while – Refresh your self-presentation skills.

🚀 Learn from others’ mistakes—and ace your interview!
Prepare not just to answer, but to answer the right way.

Best regards,
The AtSea Project Team