I graduated in 2018 from Mass, Marine Transportation, and when I couldn’t find a 3rd Mate job I applied to a lot of places ashore, shipping companies mostly, and got interviews and a few offers but ended up finding a job shipping. When an employer looks at the resume and it says “(insert state) Maritime Academy” it gives them an idea of your work ethic and the type of person you are regardless of what the degree you hold is. Besides, you’re still a fresh college graduate like everyone else. The difference is you did 4 years at a school that wasn’t like most others and instilled in you attention to detail, dealing with adversity, and leadership. If you’re really a dedicated kid who’s worried about a job shoreside and want to go deck, you can minor in International Maritime Business at Mass. Tough to accomplish but it can definitely be done. Feel free to message me about any questions. I hated school when I was there, but as the saying goes “it’s a shitty place to be, but a great place to be from”
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