Bluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast

Do you have what it takes to join the Police Service?Find out more in this podcastTalk SoonBrendan

Join the Police - Role Plays as part of your recruitment process - they're not meant to be easy!I hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How to you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 21,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Police Specialist Post Interviews - 10 Tips from a recent 1-2-1 coaching sessionI hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 21,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Join the Police - The Online Assessment Centre - Back to Basics advice!!I hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 21,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Join the Police - 7 NEW Tips to help you get over 90% at your Stage 2 Online Assessment Centre InterviewI hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

This week, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police said how he was going to be just this. Stand by for interview questions both to get into the police and to get promoted on this theme.I hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Are the Police Recruitment Numbers about to fall off a Cliff Edge?I think they are - listen in to discover whyI hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Join the Police or Get Promoted: The Toughest Forward Facing Question!I hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Join the Police or Get Promoted: Forward Facing Questions - what are they?PLUS 20 examples for you to practiceI hope you find this podcast usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

So many of you, when you are practising with me in my 1-2-1's or webinars, struggle with providing a good structure to your interview answers. Which is why I created the SAARLKU interview answer framework Listen to this podcast to discover moreI hope you find it usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - DO NOT MISS THE END OF THE BLUELIGHT SUMMER SALE WITH A MASSIVE UP TO 50% OFF MY SIGNATURE COURSES! SEE BELOW:How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Join the Police or Get Promoted: Why You? Why Now?Why do you want to be a police officer? Why do you want to be a sergeant?A common question asked in the Police Recruitment Final Interview or at your promotion boardWould you know how to answer it in a structured, detailed and authentic way?In this podcast I explain what you need to cover. I hope you find it usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - DO NOT MISS THE END OF THE BLUELIGHT SUMMER SALE WITH A MASSIVE UP TO 50% OFF MY SIGNATURE COURSES! SEE BELOW:How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

A common question asked in the Police Recruitment Final InterviewWould you know how to answer it in a structured, detailed and authentic way?In this podcast I explain what you need to cover. I hope you find it usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - DO NOT MISS THE END OF THE BLUELIGHT SUMMER SALE WITH A MASSIVE UP TO 50% OFF MY SIGNATURE COURSES! SEE BELOW:How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

For some reason, in my practice 1-2-1's and webinars, so many of you, potential recruits and serving officers (for promotion) are still reverting to the use of buzzwords in your interview answers.No, Just NO!!In this podcast I explain why. I hope youfind it usefulTalk Soon,Brendan PS - DO NOT MISS THE BLUELIGHT SUMMER SALE WITH A MASSIVE UP TO 50%OFF MY SIGNATURE COURSES! SEE BELOW:How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145 

I've been doing a lot of 1-2-1 coaching recently for clients looking to join The Cheshire Constabulary. I have to say, they are asking some pretty tough questions.In this podcast I'll share with you what they are together with a few tips on how to answer them. I hope you find it usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - DO NOT MISS THE BLUELIGHT SUMMER SALE WITH A MASSIVE UP TO 50% OFF MY SIGNATURE COURSES! SEE BELOW:How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/ Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book: https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

The College of Policing have introduced a NEW assessment as part of the police recruitment process. It's called the National Sift and includes a new style Situational Judgement Test (SJT) as well as a Behavioural Styles Questionnaire (BSQ).In this podcast I explain how the SJT works and how to approach it. I hope you find it usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - DO NOT MISS THE BLUELIGHT SUMMER SALE WITH A MASSIVE UP TO 50% OFF MY SIGNATURE COURSES! SEE BELOW:How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

Success in the Northumbria Police Interview (also applies to other forces!) Last week I ran a group practice webinar for those preparing for the Northumbria Police In Force Interview NorPol is an interesting force as they have their own values (which kind of link in with those from the College of Policing) which they use to assess you. In this podcast I use my experience and their values to predict the questions you will be asked. I hope you find it usefulTalk SoonBrendanPS - DO NOT MISS THE BLUELIGHT SUMMER SALE WITH A MASSIVE UP TO 50%OFF MY SIGNATURE COURSES! SEE BELOW:How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

In this podcast I provide guidance on how to answer Forward Facing Promotion Board questions around the Well-Being of your future team. All based on a group practice webinar with serving officers just like you!I hope you find it usefulThis is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk SoonBrendan

In this short podcast I describe what might be changes to the BTP In-Force Recruitment Interview.I hope you find it usefulTalk SoonBrendanHow can you guarantee a pass at the Online AssessmentCentre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to mycourses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145

In this podcast I describe the 5 P's which form part of a successful approach to Police Promotion Boards. I hope you find it usefulAlso...This is how you ensure you pass the Police Promotion or SpecialistInterview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk SoonBrendan

In this two part podcast (part 2 is for clients only - see below) I explain how you can ensure a pass in your police recruitment role plays using the CUDSAR method.I hope you find it usefulHow can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan 

In this podcast I share with you 15 Top Tips generated from recent 1-2-1 coaching sessions and group webinars.How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process:  https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145  Talk Soon Brendan

In this podcast I use an interview in The Times Newspaper with Andy Cooke, the new Chief Inspector of Constabulary, to work out what the current challenges are for the police (a common question in the recruitment process) as well as what forward facing questions you might get in your promotion board from PC to Sgt and Sgt to Inspector. What do you think - have I got them right? How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Passor your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

So many of the members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group (see below) post questions about what the Online Assessment Centre involves.Often the answers aren't quite right - so, here is ‘right!' Part 2 of 2 podcasts on how to prepare and PASS your Online Assessment Centre - this time focusing on the Stage 3 Written and Briefing Exercises How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group -once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with theeBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

So many of the members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group (see below) post questions about what the Online Assessment Centre involves.Often the answers aren't quite right - so, here is ‘right!' Part 1 of 2 podcasts on how to prepare and PASS your Online Assessment Centre How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group -once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with theeBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

Over the past several weeks I have had an increasing number of clients approach me with questions about the various and very different Direct Entry Detective Entry routes.All of them are different - I know, confusing. Which is why I made this podcast to help you understand what to expect and how to manage each stage of the process. Listen in to find out more How can you guarantee a pass at your DE DC assessment / interview, OnlineAssessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is thelink to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group -once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with theeBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

Increasingly my clients are finding that they are being asked questions about the Police Code of Ethics at their Final / In-Force Interview.Ethical Decision Making and Doing the Right Thing are also things to consider in your Online Assessment Centre (Stage 3)And so, I've made a podcast to help you answer these types of questions and assessments Listen in to find out more How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

Last night I hosted one of my weekly ‘Join the Police' Workshops, where members of the Bluelight Facebook Community (see link below to join) got to ask questions and get clarification about several Police Recruitment Challenges. Listen in to find out more How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centreor your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group -once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with theeBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk SoonBrendan 

I have been coaching and supporting people to succeed in Police Promotion Boards, Specialist Officer Interviews and in the Recruitment process for over 25 years.During this time Situational Questions, where you are posed with a scenario you might have to deal with in your future role, have always been popular It would appear they are becoming even more popular with In-Force / Final Interviews as they are good test of your qualities and valuesListen to this podcast to find out more!You can also view the podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BTXDqzMInoHow can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview / Detective Assessment? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/And for Serving Police Officers:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/What are Bluelight Clients saying about the service?https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/bluelightonline.co.ukJoin over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to free weekly Workshops:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk SoonBrendan

A post I often see in the Bluelight Police Recruitment and Career Support Facebook Group (see below for link) goes like this: Q 'Has anyone got any advice for my interview?' A'You'll be fine, just make sure you know your competencies.' Honestly, this is the worst advice ever! And here is why! Listen in to find out moreHow can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group -once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with theeBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

 A few days ago I ran an interactive interview skills webinar to help my clients prepare for their Police Recruitment Final Interview I decided to run the session (there's one each week for clients - see link below to access) differently by asking my clients which questions they really DID NOT want to be asked, but thought they might be. Here they are! Are you ready for them? How can you guarantee a pass at the OnlineAssessment Centre or your Final Interview? Pass or your ££ back - here is thelink to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group -once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with theeBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

Join the Police - Police Recruitment is BROKEN and how to take advantage of this situation!Did you know you can join the Police WITHOUT actually speaking to a real person?!? What the actual f^(k is that about?!? In this podcast I explain all. Plus - how you can take advantage of the most BONKERS thing I have every come across in the Police Recruitment process - EVER!! Want to guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre? Pass or your££ back, here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/ Join over 18,000 members of the Bluelight PoliceRecruitment Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the free eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145 Talk Soon Brendan

Join the Police - ALL of the Police Final Interview Questions! Where I describe ALL of the possible Final Interview Questions you could get asked. From what inspires you, challenges, impact, CVF Rear Facing, CVF Forward Facing, Presentations, In-Tray Exercises and More! Warning - there are a lot! Join almost 20,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group (and get access to a Weekly Workshops, Masterclasses and more!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Get the best possible foundation for your policerecruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145 And for those of you who want to guarantee a passat the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview - Pass or your ££ back,here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-assessment-centre-preparation-courses-2021/ Talk Soon Brendan

In this podcast I describe 6 Things which WILL happen in respect of Police Recruitment in 2022.Each one of these things has the ability to impact on your Police Recruitment JourneyLet me know what you think, have I got this right?!?BrendanYour next steps: Join over 17,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group (and get access to free workshops and Masterclasses / Webinars): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join the Kickstart your Police Recruitment Journey 2022 Challenge here (and geta FREE copy of my new book as well as access to several other free to accessresources)https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/KAN149And for those of you who want to guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre oryour Final Interview (pass or your ££ back!), here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-assessment-centre-preparation-courses-2021/Talk Soon,Brendan

In this podcast I describe the detailed learning that came out of one of my recent 1-2-1 coaching sessions, where we practised a number of interview questions. The detail we focused on will enable my client to go from delivering an OK answer to one that will score highly with the interviewers. Listen and learn! Your next steps: Join over 17,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group (and get access to future workshops!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join the Kickstart your Police Recruitment Journey 2022 Challenge here (and get a FREE copy of my new book as well as access to several other free to access resources)https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/KAN149 And for those of you who want to guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre -Pass or your ££ back, here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-assessment-centre-preparation-courses-2021/Talk Soon Brendan

Over the past few years I've coached and supported 100's of recruit candidates for the various Direct Entry Police Detective pathways with a success rate of around 95%. Recently I asked several of my clients what aspects of my tutoring helped them the most - out of this came a Top 10 list! It includes: How the role of DC fits into the wider police family (useful for in-tray exercise); How to conduct briefings using IIMARCH; How to use the principles of Threat, Harm and Risk, plus a lot lot more! Listen to my latest podcast to discover more! Join over 17,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145 And for those of you who want to guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre - Pass or your ££ back, here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-assessment-centre-preparation-courses-2021/ Enjoy! Brendan

Police Recruitment Guidance - '7 Things' you MUST do to pass the NEW Online Assessment Centre Stage 3 Briefing In this podcast I'll share with you the '7 Things' you need to do to pass the NEW Stage 3 Briefing exercise Join over 17,000 members of the Bluelight PoliceRecruitment Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Get the best possible foundation for your policerecruitment journey This is the link to the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145 And for those of you who want to guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre - Pass or your ££ back, here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-assessment-centre-preparation-courses-2021/ Enjoy! Brendan

The Government have just released their most recent data outlining the progress of the 20,000 Uplift to police numbers (I know, they are not ‘extra' officers!!).The 20,000 target has to be hit by March 2023, but for many forces,they are already planning intakes for that period.While the past few years has seen a boom in police recruitment, myprediction for the near future is how the service is about to go bust!Listen in to discover more (there's also one thing I mention in thepodcast that will also be of massive value to serving officers)The Police Recruitment Book 1000's of you have been waiting for! The neweBook version for just £4.99 - over 200 pages of Police Recruitment Wisdom andlinks to bonus features (webinars, question banks and more!)https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potentialrecruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695The Bluelight websitewww.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon Brendan

The other evening I ran a really long Stage 3 practice session for Bluelight OAC Course 25/2021. They are meant to be two hours long, but this one was soooo interesting, it went on for nearly three hours! Why? Because we really got stuck into some detail around the template I showed them (the one that has helped so many of my clients score 90% plus in the Stage 3!) Here are 5 of those detailed things for you! Listen in to find out more! Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 For the Bluelight courses - including those for serving police officers: www.bluelightonline.co.uk And for my new book - the one 1000's of you have been waiting for! I hope you enjoy the book and find it of value https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HG58T2N?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Talk Soon,Brendan

Here's the NEW Police Competency And Values Framework!!I've been busy this week with two visits to London, on Tuesday tomeet with Leanne, the Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the Met Police, andon Wednesday, spending a shift with the Met Police Violent Crime Task Force.While discussing recruitment issues with Leanne about what is workingwell and what isn't, I was asked the question, ‘what values would you assess candidates against?'Good question and at the time I didn't have an answer.However, the next day I spent a shift with the Met PoliceViolent Crime Task Force, where I witnessed values in action.And so, following this experience, my own reflections onthe meaning of values, as well as the thoughts of a small group of clients, Iput together the new 7 Values for police officers to aspire to.What do you think? Let me know!In the meantime:Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potentialrecruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695The new refreshed Bluelight website - what do you think?www.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon Brendan

What type of questions will I be asked at my Final / In-Force or Interview? Or my Promotion Board / Specialist Post InterviewWith over 50 Police Forces in the U.K. all doing their own thing whenit comes to interviews, trying to work out how to start with your preparationcan be more than confusing. Listen in to this chapter from my new book ‘How to Succeed in thePolice Recruitment Process, even if you have no idea where to start with yourpreparation,' where I provide examples of some of the more popular andchallenging questions as well as the behaviours you should include in youranswers.Watch out for the official launch of my new book over the next fewweeks!In the meantime:Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potentialrecruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695The new refreshed Bluelight website - what do you think?www.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon Brendan

Over the past 25 years plus of coaching and supporting people to succeed in Promotion Boards, Specialist Interviews and the Police Recruitment Process, I've noticed how the same issues and problems crop up all the time, potentially leading to people failing!In this podcast you'll hear me talking about the Top 5 BIG Things you HAVE to start doing NOW to guarantee success.Watch out for the official launch of my new book over the next few weeks!In the meantime:Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potentialpolice recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695The new refreshed Bluelight website - what do you think? www.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon,Brendan

Are you confused about what structure you should use for Competency and Values type questions at your Police Recruitment Interviews?Look up how to answer them online and every webpage out there willtell you to use the STAR method. The thing is, as an answer model, it's just not structured ordetailed enough. And it's confusing - what is the difference between Task andAction? One is what you intended to do and one is what you did? Eh?Listen in to this chapter from my new book ‘How to Succeed in thePolice Recruitment Process, even if you have no idea where to start with yourpreparation,' where I explain the SAARLKU model, an alternative to STAR, whichhas helped over 10,000 clients over the past decade to succeed.Watch out for the official launch of my new book over the next fewweeks!In the meantime:Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potentialrecruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695The new refreshed Bluelight website - what do you think?www.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon Brendan

With over 50 Police Forces in the U.K. all doing their own thing when it comes to interviews, trying to work out how to start with your preparation can be more than confusing. Listen in to this chapter from my new book ‘How to Succeed in the Police Recruitment Process, even if you have no idea where to start with your preparation,' where I explain what types of interview are out there and how to prepare (this is the Introduction to Final / In-Force / Senior Interviews chapter)Watch out for the official launch of my new book over the next few weeks!In the meantime:Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695  The new refreshed Bluelight website - what do you think?  www.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon Brendan

Is this the ‘Elephant in the Room' when it comes to difficult conversations about people's backgrounds?Well, this podcast will help clear up any questions you might have. It's a recording of an ‘In Conversation With….' Webinar I hosted recently with Inspector Andy George from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. He's also the President of the U.K. Black Police Officers AssociationWe discussed some BIG ‘Elephants in the Room' when it comes to DEI, in particularly around some of the issues that still need to surface in PSNI.40 minutes of challenging questions – ones that will help you on your promotion journey or in preparing to join the Police Service.You can access the In-Force Advancement Group where we practice tough Promotion Board Questions here:https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Talk SoonBrendan

Listen in to this chapter from my new book ‘How to become a Police Officer, even if you have no idea where to start with your preparation,' where I explain the process that follows a successful police application form submission.This podcast might confuse you on first listen as there are over 50 different versions of recruitment processes in the U.K. - Yes, over 50!!Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potentialrecruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695The new refreshed Bluelight website - what do you think?www.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon Brendan

This week I have been marking several application forms for a number different police forces.I've been doing this for over 10 years now and have noticed the samemistakes being made over and over again.Listen in to this chapter from my new book ‘How to become a PoliceOfficer, even if you have no idea where to start with your preparation,' whereI highlight the Top 10 Mistakes and how to avoid them.Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potentialrecruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695The new refreshed Bluelight website - what do you think?www.bluelightonline.co.ukTalk Soon Brendan

In today's podcast there's something in it for those in the Police Recruitment process and for Serving Police Officers.More than several forces have recently started to ask interviewquestions that begin with, ‘How would you deal with…..? as opposed to, ‘Can youtell me about a time when….? (a rear facing question?)So many of you have been asking me for a method you can useconsistently to answer these questions. In this podcast I describe how you can use the same method forboth forward and rear facing questions.Listen in to find out more! Join the Bluelight FacebookCommunity for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 Talk Soon Brendan

For several years so many of my 10,000 plus successful clients have been saying how I should write a book on how to join the police. I'd be an idiot to ignore so much good advice, so hear it is!The Introductory audio chapter to my first book on how to achieve success first time in the police recruitment process!Watch out for more episodes on top of my weekly Bluelight podcasts!Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 Talk SoonBrendan 

In today's podcast there's something in it for those in the Police Recruitment process and for Serving Police Officers.Has the new Chief Constable of GMP gone too far in his criticism of‘woke' policing and his beliefs that the public just want them to be arrestingburglars?Will we see the return of target based policing? Back to ‘juking thestats' and ‘cuffing' crimes?Also - should new recruits expect to be arresting people as part oftheir role? You'll be surprised!And how the BIGGEST Challenge isn't ‘woke' police officers, or notexpecting to make arrests, but that of Leadership around building stronger andmore cohesive communities.A lot of ground covered in this week's podcast!Listen in to find out more! Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 Talk Soon Brendan

In today's podcast there's something in it for those in the Police Recruitment process and for Serving Police Officers.Why a scratch in a floorboard presented a much better opportunity for scoring well in an interview answer than helping a woman who had had her handbag stolen!What you should be doing now to prepare for your future interviews, even if they might be a year away!And, how to prevent yourself falling into the 'CVF Trap!'Listen to the podcast to find out more! Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving PoliceOfficers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 Talk Soon, Brendan

Quite a few of my clients who have been successful in what is often a 12 to 18 month recruitment process have just been given start dates in 2023!Yes, 2023 - It's now May 2021! That's almost two years from now!In this podcast I discuss 5 ways you can avoid this kind of lengthy wait for your first day in the police. Listen to the podcast to find out more! Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695 Talk SoonBrendan