How to Answer: How do you foresee yourself handling long periods of time at sea?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Able Seaman job interview.
17. How do you foresee yourself handling long periods of time at sea?
How to Answer
If you have been at sea for an extended period of time: "The longest I have been at sea was 21 days. It was difficult at times but I kept myself busy and am confident that I could do it again."
If you have not been at sea for an extended period of time: "I have not been at sea for an extended period of time, however; I feel that I could definitely handle it. I am resilient by nature and feel that my Navy training would prepared me well for that type of situation."
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Answer Example
"The longest I have been at sea was 21 days. It was difficult at times but I kept myself busy and am confident that I could do it again."
Written by Rachelle Enns