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Listen in to all the latest developments in the World of Police Recruitment, Police Promotion Boards, Specialist Interviews as well as commentary on current issues facing the Police Service. Your podcast host is Brendan O'Brien, who joined the Police Service in 1985. Since then he served in the Cheshire Constabulary, The Bermuda Police and Greater Manchester Police. Brendan still works in the police sector as an advisor and consultant. For the past 27 years Brendan has been coaching and supporting people in the recruitment, promotion and specialist interview process. In these podcasts Brendan will share with you some of the 'secrets' to success you will not find anywhere else!
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In today’s podcast episode, listen to my recent ‘In Conversation With' interview with Chief Constable Andy Cooke QPM of Merseyside Police. What an inspiration! Whether you are a potential recruit or serving police officer I can gaurantee there is a lot you will learn from what Andy has to say. 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...
Join me in this very special episode as I interview one of the Metropolitan Police’s most respected leaders, Chief Superintendent Roy Smith. This was an awesome ‘In Conversation with…’ where we discussed Community Engagement, Problem Solving, Tackling the Scourge of Violent Crime, Police Recruitment and what it means to be a police officer. If that’s not enough to inspire you, make sure you listen all the way through - the last 5 minutes will get you! Join almost 15,000 members of the Bluelig...
In this episode Brendan discusses some of the challenges you will face once you have been awarded your police warrant card or badge. You are now a police officer, but now what? Where will you take your career? The police service is a truly amazing role where you will find careers within careers. However, you’ll need to understand the criteria you will be assessed against, and in England and Wales, the College of Policing do not make it easy for you! There’s also an invite to a special ...
Join Brendan from Bluelight in this special podcast as he predicts what is going to happen with Police Recruitment in 2021 (it’s not all good news!) and how you can take action NOW to ensure you are successful in what is looking like an increasingly competitive ‘Buyers Market.’ Join over 14,000 members of the Bluelight Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/ And it would be amazing if you could rate this podcast and leave some feedback in the comments box!
In this podcast Brendan describes how to manage ‘Strengths-Based' Interview Questions and how conducting your own skills, behaviour and values audit will assist you. Also, a Xmas message and my plans to help support you in kick starting the New Year.
In this episode Brendan discusses the skills you are expected to demonstrate at application form stage and in your final interview: what they are; how to describe them and how to future pace your answer by describing why they are important and how you will demonstrate those skills as a police officer. Join over 14,000 members of the Bluelight Community at the Police Recruitment Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Talk soon Brendan
‘A ‘poem' from the Frontline. Plus, how are you at change? What’s your understanding of Diversity, and how for some forces, this is what you are assessed against to get in. And, how Social Media could be your downfall even before you get into the police service. A lot of ground covered in this week’s podcast - I hope you get something useful from it. And don’t forget to join the Bluelight Community if you haven’t already, search for Bluelight Police Recruitment in Facebook Groups to joi...
In this week’s Podcast, listen to Brendan ‘In Conversation with’ recently retired Superintendent Kath Lowe from Thames Valley Police. During this interview Kath tells the story of three generations of police officers in her family amounting to 94 years of continuous service. Also - up to a few weeks ago Kath was Head of People Services for Thames Valley Police, which meant she was in charge of recruitment! Pin your ears back for some tips and guidance for the Police Recruitment process you ...
In this podcast Brendan reflects on recent interactive webinars where his clients practised providing answers to common interview questions followed by a debrief. The learning Brendan shares will help you to improve your interview technique, whether you're applying for a role as a police officer, or any other career (the questions and ways of answering them are pretty much the same no matter what role you are going for).
This week the Metropolitan Police introduced a target for police recruitment in the future where 40% of all recruits will come from a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic background. In addition, they will have to be residents of London. In this week’s podcast, Brendan discusses how that announcement went down on Social Media, the response, or lack of response from senior officers, and how to achieve this target the police will need to re-imagine recruitment.
Highly respected as a police officer and an accomplished senior leader in the Metropolitan Police. In this interview, Shabnam, now retired, shares with you the highs and lows of a 30 year career serving the communities of London, as well as the messages and guidance she would give her younger self as she walked through the doors of Hendon on her first day. Prepare to be inspired! For more inspiration on joining the police ask to be part of the Bluelight Facebook Community - almost 14,000 ...
Using a recent paper for the Reform Think Tank authored by my old colleague, Chief Constable Dave Thompson QPM, of West Midlands Police, I explore what these challenges might be. Stand by to be surprised - they are not what you might initially think they are. Listen in as I discuss and explore the challenges the police service faces - The journey from ‘Public Safety’ to ‘Community Welfare and Existence,’ and from 'Public Servant' to 'Citizen Enabler.’ To find Dave’s paper Google ‘A Forc...
1One of the most popular recent posts in the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group was from serving police officers, who shared with those who have yet to join the police what they wish they could tell their younger selves as they walked into HQ on their first day in ’The Job.’ So much more I wish I had the time to share with you - there might be an eBook in the making here And if you have any advice for your younger self, even if you are not in the police yet, what is it? Share it...
In this episode Brendan appears on Jorvik Radio, York’s local radio station, where he discusses how to succeed at an interview for any job with Nick Love, one of the presenters.
Fortunately - Brendan is on hand to help you avoid them and to ensure you are successful in the Police Recruitment Process
In this podcast, Brendan explores the unique language of Police Officers as well as behaviours that to the outsider might seem strange and inexplicable. Get ready to learn ‘Police-Speak!’
In this podcast Brendan appears on Jorvik Radio, based in his home city of York, where he is interviewed about the recent COVID regulations and how the police / society should be reacting to them. Throughout the interview Brendan discusses the need for citizenship and how the founder of the modern Police Service, Sir Robert Peel, would view today’s situation.
In this podcast Brendan provides examples of the questions you will be asked in your interview as well as an explanation of why you are asked them. You will also discover how to structure your answers in a way that enables you to come across as your real, authentic and emotional self.
Brendan’s Police Recruitment Rant - In this episode Brendan highlights 7 BIG problems with the Police Recruitment Process and what Police Forces could do to rectify them. Plus, updates on new services that will help add value to your police recruitment journey. Taking you from where you are now to a warrant card in your pocket!
I got cocky and failed at not just one, but two interviews! Everyone kept telling me to, ‘just act naturally and be yourself’ and I believed the hype. In this podcast I describe how I had two disastrous interviews for roles I really wanted, and how I made sure this never happened again. Join me at my next Interview Preparation Webinar on 1st September, where I’ll spend an hour sharing ways to ensure your success at the Interview stage of your recruitment journey. Register here: https:...
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