LOOKING FOR A SENIOR POSITIONWhat type of job are you looking for? SHIPPING FINANCE / COMMERCIAL SHIPPING / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN SHIPPING. OTHER RELATED JOBS COULD BE IN THE ENERGY SECTOR. What nationality are you? INDIAN What languages do you speak (and at what level)? ENGLISH / 10+2 FROM A EX-BRITISH SCHOOL What country or area are you looking to work in and why? INDIA / DELHI OR GURGAON What countries have you worked in? DUBAI / MERCHANT NAVY What countries do you have a visa to work in? never had an issue with visa's so should be able to work anywhere, but prefer Delhi. What field do you currently work in? SHIPPING What fields have you worked in before? SHIPPING What qualifications do you hold? 10+2 FROM LAWRENCE SCHOOL SANAWAR 2ND MATE FG LIC FROM FOSMA DELHI Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE THAT ALLOWS TO TAKE INDEPENDENT DECISIONS TO BE A TEAM LEADER IN YOUR FORTE. Describe the benefits of working with others YOU CAN ALWAYS LEARN MORE FROM OTHER PEOPLES EXPERIENCES IF YOU KEEP YOUR EYES AND EAR OPEN TO OPINION. Describe the benefits of working alone THE ACHIEVEMENT WHICH ONE IS CONFIDENT OF ACHIEVING IS COMPLETELY YOUR OWN AT THE END OF THE DAY What was your worst working experience? INSURANCE CASES WHEN A CREW MEMBER LOSES HIS LIFE AT SEA, AND YOU FEEL SO MUCH COULD HAV BEEN DONE TO IMPROVE CIRCUMSATNCES, BUT WAS NOT DONE. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "FREE LUNCH" What unique skills do you have? TO FIND A SOLUTION FOR ANY PROBLEM OR DEAL WHEN ALL SEEMS CLOSED IF LOOKED FROM THE OUTSIDE. NEVER GIVE IN ! What would you consider as your 'dream job'? CEO OF A SHIPPING COMPANY THAT DEALS IN BUYING VESSELS AND PUTTING THEM OUT ON LONG TERMS CHARTERS WITH VARIOUS HEDGE OPTIONS. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? CHARTERING MY OWN SHIP WITH MY OWN MONEY, ZERO LOAN FROM THE BANK AND 100% RISK OF MY OWN. IT WAS EXICITING FIXING CARGOES AND UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF SPACE TO FILL AND TIME TO DO IT IN, WHEN IT IS YOUR OWN MONEY ON THE LINE What are the least interesting aspects of your field? HOLIDAY SEASON END OF THE YEAR, WHEN ALL COMMERCIAL SHIPPING ACTIVITY COMES TO A STANDSTILL...... WELL COMPENSATED ALWAYS BY THE FAMILY TIME YOU GET !!! what value do you bring to the table? I DONT HAVE MANY DEGREES, SO TO SAY.... BUT I HAVE WORKED FROM THE VERY BOTTOM TO THE POSITION OF A CEO IN MY LAST COMPANY. ON MY WAY I HAVE BEEN AT THE HELM OF MOST POSITIONS IN A SHIPPING COMPANY, FORM CREW MEMBER,TECHNICAL MANAGER, OPERATIONS / COMMERCIAL MANAGER, GENERAL MANAGER, INTERNAL SURVEYOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SALE AND PURCHASE OF SHIPS..... SO WHEN I ASK SOMEBODY TO DO A JOB IN THE COMPANY, I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HE HAS TO DO, AND WHEN HE SHOULD BE DONE WITH IT. TIME IS MONEY, AND CONTINGENCY IS THE WAY FORWARD TO ALWAYS HAVE A WAY OUT IN A USUAL DAY AT OFFICE. How can potential employers contact you? EMAIL: mohit@thedndgroup.com | 
