Clarksons Ship Broker scheme

Hi, anyone applied and attending the assessment centres?

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Andrew_2006

No but I know a lot of people who have been through the ICAP shipping interviews and have friends who I've helped secures roles at rival ship brokers and broking firms.

What would you like to know?

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Shippythebroker

Original post by Andrew_2006

No but I know a lot of people who have been through the ICAP shipping interviews and have friends who I've helped secures roles at rival ship brokers and broking firms.

What would you like to know?

Erm, would you know the starting salary? Is it unheard of for 1st year brokers to close deals and get a good commission? Also, in the first year, how much client entertainment would I be doing?

Thanks

Reply 3

Andrew_2006

Original post by Shippythebroker

Erm, would you know the starting salary?

I know a few guys who have started out in ship broking. For a graduate, they should pay 25k basic (+/- 5k)

Original post by Shippythebroker

Is it unheard of for 1st year brokers to close deals and get a good commission?

It depends how well you know the industry, if you have any previous contacts, and how hungry you're are too learn. I know guys at broking firms, on equity derivatives and fixed income derivatives desks who have broked their first deal within 6 months. However I know others who have waited nearly 2 years before actually broking. Being proactive, showing some confidence will usually be rewarded.

It would be difficult to make a bonus in your first year, as you will have to cover your costs first (salary + desk costs + T*E). However, in theory if you establish a great relationship with a client, who gives you business/orders, sky is the limit.

Original post by Shippythebroker

Also, in the first year, how much client entertainment would I be doing?

Broking is obviously a relationship job. You will have to talk to clients and meet them. Some desks are more sociable than others, as are some markets. Are you adverse to this?

Feel free to PM if you need anymore advice, always happy to help.

Reply 4

Shippythebroker

Thanks for the help.

Has anyone heard back from the assessment centres?

Reply 5

Shippythebroker

Anyone through to next round?

no one has applied?

Got the offer. If anyone is still going through stages i can help

Reply 8

GA123

Hi Shippythebroker

i have a last round interview coming up for the Clarksons Shipbroking trainee position.

is it possible to let me know what sorts of questions was asked in the last round?

thanks

Reply 9

Shippythebroker

Original post by GA123

Hi Shippythebroker

i have a last round interview coming up for the Clarksons Shipbroking trainee position.

is it possible to let me know what sorts of questions was asked in the last round?

thanks

Hey, whats your background? Have you got experience in the industry?

Reply 10

GA123

Original post by Shippythebroker

Hey, whats your background? Have you got experience in the industry?

Hi, ive been to uni and studied Economics, had an intern at a financial brokerage and currently work within financial markets (FX and Commodities) as a market analyst. I do not have experience directly in shipbroking no.

Thanks

Reply 11

Shippythebroker

Original post by GA123

Just know your cv inside out and be prepared to talk about your previous and current role.

Good luck!

Reply 12

GA123

Original post by Shippythebroker

Just know your cv inside out and be prepared to talk about your previous and current role.

Good luck!

Thanks for the advice...

Were you asked the typical competency based questions too?
name a time when you did this? did that? for example?

Cheers

Reply 13

Shippythebroker

Original post by GA123

Thanks for the advice...

Were you asked the typical competency based questions too?
name a time when you did this? did that? for example?

Cheers

Yes, time you showed leadership skills, time there was a problem in the team and I had to resolve the matter, am I a team player, time management and dealing with a difficult client/team mate

Reply 14

GA123

Original post by Shippythebroker

Yes, time you showed leadership skills, time there was a problem in the team and I had to resolve the matter, am I a team player, time management and dealing with a difficult client/team mate

thanks for the quick responses. the details and advice given will help me.

thanks a lot Shippythebroker

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Shippythebroker

Original post by GA123

thanks for the quick responses. the details and advice given will help me.

thanks a lot Shippythebroker

Welcome, good luck for tomorrow or friday

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GA123

Original post by Shippythebroker

Welcome, good luck for tomorrow or friday

Yes tomorrow, thanks

Reply 17

Shippythebroker

Original post by GA123

Yes tomorrow, thanks

hey, how did it go?

Reply 18

brokering

Im liking the look of the scheme, anyone know when the 2015 applications open?

Reply 19

BrokerD

Does anyone know when the 2015 applications open? I have a degree in International Relations and a postgrad diploma in Shipping Management . Couldn't get into Shipping . It really frustrates me. Been working in Insurance ( Healthcare ) for nearly 3 years and no idea how to start my career in Shipping. Please advise .