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Author Archives: Andy Bosworth

Police, Assessment Centres, Career Advice

Police Written and Briefing Exercises for the 2024 CVF

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police OAC exercises for the 2024 CVF
23
Oct

The Competency and Values Framework (CVF) sets the behavioral standards expected of police officers in the UK. In 2024, the CVF was updated to reflect a more modern and inclusive approach to policing. Understanding these changes is critical to performing well in the Online Assessment Centre (OAC) Written and Briefing Exercises.

In this blog, we will break down the new values and competencies in the 2024 CVF, how they relate to the OAC assessments, and provide information where you can get brand new exrcises for the OAC Written and Briefing exercises, designed with the 2024 Competency and Values Framework in mind.

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Career Advice, Resources

What is an ATS CV Template

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ATS CV TEMPLATES
07
Oct

An ATS CV template is a resume or CV design specifically formatted to be compatible with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). These systems are used by employers to automatically scan, sort, and rank applications based on specific keywords, skills, and qualifications. An ATS-friendly template typically uses simple, clean formatting without graphics, images, or complex layouts. It prioritizes clear section headings, consistent fonts, and keyword optimization to ensure the CV can be accurately parsed by the ATS. By using an ATS template, applicants improve their chances of passing the initial automated screening process.

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Career Advice, Interviews

How to Pass an Interview – The Ultimate Step by Step Guide

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how to pass an interview
13
Aug

In today’s competitive job market, being thoroughly prepared for a job interview is more important than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, the interview process can be daunting and uncertain. To help you navigate this pivotal stage of your career journey, we present “How to Pass a Job Interview: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide.” This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence needed to make a lasting impression and secure your desired job.

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Career Advice, Interviews

Job Interview Tips – How to Pass any Job Interview

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JOB INTERVIEW TIPS
31
Jul

Job interviews often stir up a whirlwind of nerves, but with thorough preparation and a confident mindset, you can transform these daunting encounters into golden opportunities. This blog is crafted to be your comprehensive guide for job interview tips , helping you master every facet of the interview process. From understanding the company culture and researching potential questions to honing your body language and crafting compelling answers, we cover it all.

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Police, Assessment Centres, Career Advice

How to Become a Police Officer – The Routes into Policing

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how to become a police officer
23
Aug

This blog will focus on the three entry routes commonly used by the home office police services when recruiting police officers. We will discuss the requirements to qualify for each entry route and take a closer look at what is involved, allowing you to make the best-informed decision based on your circumstances and qualifications.

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Police, Assessment Centres, Career Advice, Testing

The Police Officer Initial Application Sift

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01
Apr

In this blog we are going to discuss the 3 different sifting processes you may come across during the early stages of the selection process. We will also look at the most common assessments you will have to undertake and pass to progress in the selection process to become a police officer.

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Police, Assessment Centres, Career Advice

Police Online Assessment Written Exercise Stage 3a Practice Questions

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Police written exercise free practice exercise
20
Aug

In this blog we are going to give you the opportunity to practice a brand new Police Online Assessment Written Exercise Question. This question includes a unique scenario not available anywhere else. Feel free to post your suggested answers, for feedback from the How2become team

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Assessment Centres, Civil Service, Job Competencies

How to Join the Civil Service

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how to become a civil servant
05
Jul

In order to ensure that UK Civil Service employees are operating to the best possible standards, the Civil Service has introduced a comprehensive and detailed behavioural framework, which is designed to assess candidates for the Civil Service against a set of specific behavioural criteria and expectations.

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Assessment Centres

The 999 Call Handler Audio Typing Test

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999 call handler audio tests
26
May

If you are applying to become a Police Communications Officer or 999 Call Handler, you will have to undergo a number of challenging assessments which assess your ability to gather the required information, while remaining calm under pressure in a number of true-to-life stressful simulations. Let’s start by looking at what an audio typing test […]

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Career Advice, 'How To' Help

3 Career Change Ideas – How and When to Change Careers

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New Jobs To Retrain In No Experience
29
Apr

Are you currently thinking of a career change? This is a thought process which many go through on a regular basis and it can be a daunting experience. In this blog we are going to explore the reasoning behind changing your career, look at how to change your career and some possible roles you may want to consider for your career change. We will also explain what you must take into account before deciding to change your career.

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