Lateral Moves
So many great candidates don’t get the job they go for because they don’t fully understand what’s expected from them. It may be many years since you last had an interview and things have changed so much.
At Careers In Blue, we will go through the process with you, help you with your Application Form and to plan for your Interview. We explain the Competency Values Framework (CVF) in simple terms and relate it to the role you are applying for.
Expert Coaching to help get you the job you deserve
We will help you build your evidence portfolio to ensure you can demonstrate the necessary skills you have, questions you may face, how to answer them and how you will be scored against the CVF. Being fully prepared will ensure you are confident and ready for anything they may throw at you!
Our Application Forms and Structured Interview Workbook is your complete guide. Back it up with a Structured Interview Course and your chances of success increase. The first part of the session will help you understand what skills a question is asking you to demonstrate and you will be able to structure your response to provide valuable evidence against the Competency Values Framework (CVF).
The second part of the session will be a slow time Mock Interview with the option of more if you feel it necessary. It’s an experience as near as you can get to the real thing, with constructive feedback, giving tips on how to improve – you can’t be any better prepared!
For those of you who have an understanding of the process but may not have had an interview for some time, we also offer Mock Interviews. You will get constructive feedback on your performance, prior to the real thing, giving you as near to real interview experience as you can get, with tips on how to improve – couple either with our Application Forms and Structured Interviews Workbook and you can’t be any better prepared!
Careers In Blue Lateral Moves Services
Application Forms and Structured Interviews Guide and Workbook
This is our complete guide to Competency Based Applications and Interviews. It is ideal for anyone applying for a police staff role, a police lateral move or any application form or interview that asks for competency based information. It is a simplistic, practical guide and workbook which covers:
- Information about both processes
- Preparing evidence for both processes
- Structuring your answers
- Useful additional preparation
Lateral Moves Interview Training Course
For those of you already employed by a police force as an officer or police staff and are applying for a lateral move, this is for you. This bespoke training, just for you, over a 3 hour session, will lead you through the process, discuss what skills you are likely to be assessed against, leading to a mock interview in the second part of the session with constructive honest feedback on areas to address before the real thing.
Our Structured Interview Course, will guide you how to plan, understand what you are being asked to demonstrate and how to construct your answers against the Competency Value Framework.
The Training Course runs over a 3 hour session and will gradually build on your knowledge base, covering varying subjects you will most likely be questioned about. We will explain what is involved in a Structured Interview, discuss the Competency Value Framework and how you can be fully prepared, leading to interview questions and a structured way to answer them.
There will also be practical advice on how to conduct yourself, looking the part and giving you that inner confidence to help you achieve.
Couple it with our Application Forms and Structured Interview Workbook and you can’t be any better prepared!
One to One Structured Mock Interview
For those of you who may have done any of our courses, or even if you are new to Careers In Blue and feel you have prepared yourself sufficiently, but would like the opportunity of a mock interview, this is ideal for you!
Although we call it a ‘One to One’ Mock Interview, there will in fact be two trainers on hand to make your mock interview as lifelike as it can be. If you choose to have further interviews, different question sets will be used.
Honest and constructive feedback on your current performance will be given, with advice and guidance on areas where you could look to improve.
The opportunity to have a mock interview, ahead of the real thing, is the best preparation you can do.
Rather than worrying about what you might face, you will be instilled with confidence and enthusiasm, ready to face what lies ahead on your policing journey.
Application Form Checking
It’s so important to get this right – how many people do you think will apply? Many forces are inundated with applications and will sift applications with no feedback – make sure yours is the best you can submit! This may be the only time this year that your chosen force advertises for your desired entry level. It’s so important to ensure you get on the first rung of that police recruitment ladder – give yourself the optimum chance of success and use us to advise and guide you.
We offer the chance for you to have peace of mind that your application form is the best you can possibly submit and get you to that next stage of the Online Assessment Centre. We have direct experience of scoring application forms against the police Competency Value Framework (CVF) and providing feedback to successful or unsuccessful candidates.
We offer a quick turnaround, guaranteed of within 24/ 48 hours ( excluding weekends and Bank Holidays) of receiving your submission.
For £75, whether it’s an online application or paper based, we will look it over for you. If you are asked any questions around experience you have or what motivates you to want to be a police officer, we will advise
• if your current answers are sufficient
• you need to add or evidence further any of your answers
• recheck it again for you before submission
• advise on current recruitment processes for your chosen force
What our customers say about us
5* Google Review dated October 2024
I cannot recommend Careers in Blue enough. Chris and Jan have been fantastic throughout.
With their help I was able to pass the SIFT, Online Assessment Centre and my In Force Interview.
Coupled with their informative online sessions, their handbook "Police Recruitment Start to Finish" was a great additional resource to have.
Without their help, there is no way I would not have been as successful as I have been.
Best of all, I found that is I ever had a question they always had time to provide a response which helped me no end.
I would strongly recommend Careers in Blue for anyone looking to join a Police Force or moving within one.
Ryan - awaiting to join Nottinghamshire Police PCDA - Detective Entry
5* Google Review - Dated October 2024
Chris and jan are the best pair of people ever to help you get where you need to be.
Always on hand to help and give you advice the prices are so worth every penny.
Not to mention the Police Recruitment Start to Finish Workbook and Free Services too. Thank you
Hollie - awaiting to join Dyfed Powys Police PCDA Entry
5* Google review dated August 2024
Amazing and so so helpful. Lovely and Welcoming Members of Staff! Really helped with Understanding how to use efficient techniques when answering Questions. Highly Reccomend😁 …
Paige - Awaiting to join Durham Police PCDA Entry
5* Google Review - Dated August 2024
I can't recommend Careers In Blue enough! I successfully passed the online assessments and my interview first time after doing 4 workshops and a mock interview with Jan and Chris, as well as using their workbook which was extremely helpful.
They were both very informative and supportive of my journey going into the police and my confidence has been boosted incredibly.
I would highly reccomend Careers In Blue to anyone who is wanting to join the police!
Grace - awaiting to join Northumbria Police PCDA Entry
5* Google Review - Dated July 2024
Careers in blue were helpful in my application. I took advantage of the courses to help past the sift, and brought their recruitment start to finish book.
This was really helpful for setting out what the process would be and making sure I understand it.
Chris and Jan are really friendly on the sessions and check in via email / optional weekly free call to make sure you are feeling good about the process.
Chloe - awaiting to join West Mercia Police - Detective Entry
5* Google Review Dated May 2024
Careers in blue is a fantastic service that will undoubtedly help you through the whole of the recruiting process.
Jan and Chris will help you through every step of the journey giving you all the skills you need to succeed.
I would recommend getting the workbook which has everything you need for each process of recruitment.
They also offer free services every week so make use of them! I couldn’t recommend this service enough.
Charlie - Awaiting to join Durham Police PCDA entry
5* Google Review - Dated October 2023
My university provided us with the careers in blue work books and paid Chris and Jan to come in for a few sessions regarding the police recruitment process.
I had personally struggled with the recruitment assessments and had failed both parts previously, however, after having 1 to 1 sessions over teams with Chris and Jan, as well as completing some SIFT practice questions and mock interview questions, I was able to pass with flying colours!
I would highly recommend their service to anyone and would go as far as to say that their input was paramount to me passing my recruitment process.
Lexi - Joined Cumbria Police Professional Policing Degree Entry
5* Google Review - Dated June 2024
Careers in blue have massively helped me through the recruitment stage, through the OAC and my final interview.
The support and guidance from carers in blue is 10/10.
I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in policing.
Aaron - Joined Merseyside Police Professional Policing Degree Entry
5 * Google Review - Dated May 2024
Chris and Jan helped my through the recruitment process as a Special Constable.
They made the whole process much more understandable and gave me great insights and support.
They even went above and beyond to help me out at short notice for my final interview.
Would definitely recommend.
Lesley - Joined Northumbria Special Constabulary
5* Google Review - Dated May 2024
Thanks to Jan and Chris for helping me crush every single aspect of the application process.
I used them for all three tests up to and including the senior interview and passed every stage with ease.
I can undoubtedly say that without their involvement and detailed prep then it is highly doubtful that I would have scored as highly as I did.
They are patient and kind and truly invested in your success.
I’d also recommend that you look at their book as well as that is a great supplement to the whole process.
Highly highly recommended!
Richard - awaiting to join Sussex Police - Detective Entry
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