New Services from Careers In Blue
Preparing for promotion or a lateral move application can feel daunting — especially if it’s been years since your last interview or you’re tackling a competency-based application for the first time. This is your chance to take a big step forward in your career, and we’re here to help you make the most of it.
Support tailored to your needs
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all service. We understand that everyone’s experience and confidence level is different — so we tailor our support to match where you are now and where you want to be.
- Never written a competency-based application before? We’ll walk you through it, step-by-step.
- Nervous about interviews? We’ll help you prepare thoroughly and practice in a safe, supportive environment.
- Need expert feedback? We’ll review your work and help you polish it to the highest standard.
Whether you’re applying for Sergeant, Inspector, Detective equivalent, or a lateral move within the service, our Mentoring / Promotion Application & Coaching service is designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and preparation you need to succeed.
Application Form
Your application form is so important to get you an interview. It has to be the best it can be to get you a foot in the door.
We will check over it, suggest amendments and then have a final read before you submit.
Interview preparation – coaching and mock interviews
Careers In Blue are now offering services with the enlisted help of Detective Chief Inspector Katie Allen. Her operational experience spans Response, Neighbourhood Policing, Sex Offender Management, Integrated Offender Management, and the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team, alongside roles as a Public Order Commander at major events.
Qualified to help?
Certainly, Katie is a College of Policing accredited mentor, coach, and qualified assessor. She has supported many officers through promotion processes, internal boards, and national schemes like Direct Entry and Fast Track. Katie regularly assess interviews and promotions up to Inspector rank and have helped numerous colleagues achieve successful career progression.
Passionate about Mentoring
Mentoring is something Katie is truly passionate about. She knows firsthand how valuable it is to have support from someone who understands the unique challenges of policing.
It is about supporting you to develop at your own pace, with goals that are meaningful to you. You might use it to:
- Explore career direction or long-term aspirations
- Build confidence in your current role
- Navigate workplace challenges
- Strengthen leadership skills
- Prepare for promotion or specialist posts
It’s your space to reflect, plan and take positive steps — with someone who understands policing and cares about your development.
Supporting others with Careers In Blue
Katie joined the Careers in Blue team to share that support more widely – helping others thrive in a career she loves and she believes in deeply. She is a perfect addition to the team!
Find out more about all our services by visiting our website http://www.careersinblue.co.uk