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The Nourished Seed#001 Unpacking Nutritional Wisdom with Brendan O'BrienThe Nourished Seed PodcastSeries One: Fertility and Nutrition Conversations with my guest, Fertility Expert, Brendan O'Brien, Dip.NTPart One: Unpacking Nutritional Wisdom with Brendan O'BrienIn the premiere episode of The Nourished Seed Podcast, I'm joined by Brendan O'Brien, a Nutritional Therapist and Fertility Expert with a unique, unconventional path into nutrition. Brendan’s journey, sparked by personal insights and observing others’ fertility challenges, led him to embrace a transformative approach inspired by the research of the Weston Price Foundation. Together, we explore critical topics like the erosion of generational health know...2024-11-0823 min
Bluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Three Essential Behaviours & Values The Police Are Looking For In New RecruitsDo you have what it takes to join the Police Service?Find out more in this podcastTalk SoonBrendan2023-02-2710 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Role Plays as part of your recruitment process - they’re not meant to be easy!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 B...2022-11-1707 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Specialist Post Interviews - 10 Tips from a recent 1-2-1 coaching sessionPolice 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...2022-11-0310 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - The Online Assessment Centre - Back to Basics advice!!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 me...2022-10-2512 min
The Morning ShowerThe Morning Shower - October 13th, 2022 | Morning Comedy News Podcast w/ Jordan Fried & Brendan O'BrienThe Morning Shower is a soapy rendition of the morning's ShowerHead Lines. Listen to comedians Jordan Fried and Brendan O'Brien give their comedic takes on the breaking news of every morning.
They talk about politics, global affairs, climate change, tech, sports news, stock market, cryptocurrency, New Jersey and Hudson valley local and much more!
Tune in to laugh and be informed every weekday morning.
I am sending you 1π! Pi is a new digital currency developed by Stanford PhDs, with over 25 million members worldwide. To claim your Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/j...2022-10-1304 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - 7 NEW Tips to help you get over 90% at your Stage 2 Online Assessment Centre InterviewJoin 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 Bl...2022-10-1109 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police / Police Promotion Boards: Are you, ‘Ruthless in tackling Racism and Misogyny?’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 Poli...2022-10-0414 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police: Are the Police Recruitment Numbers about to fall off a Cliff Edge?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-2/2022-10-0418 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police or Get Promoted: The Toughest Forward Facing Question!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 Gr...2022-10-0117 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police or Get Promoted: Forward Facing Questions - what are they? PLUS 20 examples for you to practiceJoin 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 ov...2022-09-2710 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police / Get Promoted - How to structure your Police Interview answersSo 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 th...2022-09-2113 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police or Get Promoted: Why You? Why Now?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...2022-09-1611 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police: How will being a police officer impact on your personal life?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...2022-09-1307 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police: Why you need to avoid using Buzzwords at your interview!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...2022-09-0708 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police: are you ready for these tough interview questions?!?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 t...2022-07-1510 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police: How to manage the NEW National Sift from the College of Policing - SJT and BSQThe 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 t...2022-07-0821 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastSuccess in the Northumbria Police Interview (also applies to other forces!)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 M...2022-06-3009 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Promotion Boards - Forward Facing Questions - Ensuring the Well-being of your team!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/...2022-06-2315 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Has the British Transport Police (BTP) In-Force Interview changed?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 Gr...2022-06-1707 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Promotion Boards - how to ensure you demonstrate the 5 P’s which are necessary for a pass!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 Poli...2022-06-1612 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - how to prepare for role plays as part of your assessmentIn 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 ov...2022-06-1515 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Promotion - 15 Top Tips for your InterviewIn 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 Fre...2022-05-2015 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Promotion - how to prepare for forward facing and challenge / priority questionsIn 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 ££ bac...2022-05-1736 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - how to prepare for and PASS the Police Online Assessment Centre (Part 2)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...2022-04-2912 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - how to prepare for and PASS the Police Online Assessment CentreSo 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 Re...2022-04-2511 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Direct Entry Detective Recruitment Questions and AnswersOver 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 In...2022-04-0722 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Understanding The Police Code of EthicsIncreasingly 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://blue...2022-04-0620 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Miss the last Bluelight ‘Weekly Police Recruitment Workshop?’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...2022-03-311h 21Bluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Managing Situational Interview QuestionsI 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...2022-03-0228 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Interview Guidance - DO NOT 'Know your competencies!'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/joi...2022-02-2812 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - 15 Questions you DO NOT want to be asked at your Final Interview! 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: htt...2022-02-1908 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - Police Recruitment is BROKEN and how to take advantage of this situation!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 co...2022-02-1525 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastJoin the Police - ALL of the Police Final Interview Questions!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...2022-01-2522 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastMy 2022 ‘Join the Police’ PredictionsIn 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...2022-01-1124 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow to get the highest score at your Police Recruitment InterviewIn 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...2021-12-2131 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Recruitment: Top 10 Direct Entry Detective Skills to adopt NOW even if you have no experienceOver 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! 2021-12-1030 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast7 Things you MUST do to pass the NEW Online Assessment Centre Stage 3 Briefing!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 p...2021-12-0223 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Recruitment - ‘Boom or Bust!'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...2021-11-1019 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Recruitment Guidance - 5 Things you need to mention in your Stage 3 Online Assessment Centre (OAC)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...2021-10-0920 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHere’s the NEW Police Competency And Values Framework!!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, t...2021-09-2717 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastWhat type of questions will I be asked at my Final / In-Force or Interview? Or my Promotion Board / Specialist Post InterviewWhat 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...2021-09-2015 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast5 BIG Things you HAVE to start doing NOW to succeed in Police Recruitment / Promotion and Specialist Post InterviewsOver 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...2021-09-1017 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Recruitment Interviews - Forget STAR, here’s SAARLKU!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...2021-08-2323 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastWhat happens in the Final / In-Force or Senior Interview?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...2021-08-0314 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastConfused about Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI)? Especially when it comes to Police Promotion Boards?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 ch...2021-07-2742 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastWhat happens after my Police Application Form?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...2021-07-1617 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast10 Big Mistakes people make in their Police Application FormsThis 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 Jo...2021-07-0923 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow to answer ‘Forward Facing’ Questions in your Police Promotion or Recruitment InterviewIn 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 faci...2021-06-2820 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow to become a Police Officer - Even if you have no idea where to start with your preparation!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 fo...2021-06-2416 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastAre the police getting too ‘woke?' And should they expect to be arresting people?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...2021-06-1827 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastFloorboard Integrity and Gucci Public Service!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...2021-06-0424 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast'Help! My start date for joining the police is in 2023!!'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...2021-05-2724 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastIf you are a Serving Police Officer, are you confused about the PDR system, CVF and the ‘Wheel of Confusion?’If you are a Serving Police Officer, are you confused about the PDR system, CVF and the ‘Wheel of Confusion?’You are? Well, all is forgiven, the 36 Page guidance for PDR, with its flow charts and complexity is enough to bewilder the best of us.And as for the CVF and the 'Wheel of Confusion' - need I say anything more?Over 20 years ago I also struggled with this kind of Police ‘UnSpeak' resulting in two massive fails at specialist interview boards. That’s when I took matters into my own hands and...2021-05-2124 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Recruitment - Do I really need a Degree in Policing?As a graduate - will I be up for the challenge of policing? This week Chief Constable Nick Adderley has waded into the debate over graduates and whether they are ready for the role. Nick - the problem isn't degree holders and their age /life experience - it's something else! The problem is your recruitment process! 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...2021-05-2031 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow to retire or resign…with honour!Following recent newspaper reports about police officers behaving in a manner that demonstrated racism, sexism and a total disregard for the feelings and wellbeing of others, I got thinking about how many times this behaviour had gone unnoticed or unchallenged until it got so bad that Professional Standards had to get involved.Are we as good as we think we are in the service atcalling out inappropriate behaviour?And what does it take to lead a career of service, withintegrity and according to the Code of Ethics? The difference b...2021-05-1025 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastWhat’s the One BIG THING causing people like you, to fail at their police recruitment interviews?What’s the One BIG THING that is causing people just like you to fail at their police recruitment interviews. If you are a serving police officer, the same one thing applies, whether you are going for a promotion board or a specialist / transferee interview. Listen in as I discuss the need for DETAIL and how through the ‘7-Levels of How’ you can ensure you meet all of the requirements in the marking guide, but in an authentic and conversational way.And at the end of the podcast, there is some awesome news fo...2021-04-2930 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastSo, you want to be a Detective?Several police forces have introduced Direct Entry Detective Recruitment, which, quite frankly, I can’t get my head round as being a detective was once the most sought after role in the police service. Apparently there is now a national shortage and it has become increasingly difficult to recruit detectives internally. Why this is will be the subject of a separate podcast.To ensure the right type of people are recruited as detectives most forces now run their own unique assessments on top of what is required of you nationally. So in this podcast I’m going to s...2021-04-1227 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastDo you know how to CUDSAR??If you are in the Police already, or in the Police Recruitment Journey, and you have a role play, written exercise or a forward facing HR or integrity question ahead of you, then CUDSAR is a model you can use every time to ensure you score highly In this podcast I describe how you can use CUDSAR, which stands for Confront, Understand, Define and Summarise, Action and Result, to score highly in role plays, written exercises and any forward facing questions that involve people (HR and or Integrity issues are the most common) Joi...2021-04-0125 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastThe challenges facing the police serviceIf you are in the Police already, or in the Police Recruitment Journey, then you might want to give some thought to the challenges facing the police service as we start easing out of Lockdown and hopefully, the pandemic.I believe the nature of policing will change as a result of the pandemic, not for the worst, but for the better. But this will also present significant challenges for the service.In this podcast I discuss what some of these might be: The Challenge of connectedness with Communities; Increased public scrutiny, Early intervention / prevention and the...2021-03-2228 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHelp - It’s my first day on duty, what kit do I need? What advice can you give me?Just over a month ago I formed a new Facebook Group just for Serving Regular Police Officers and already there are over 2300 members from a range of forces, experience levels, specialist posts and ranks.The advice and guidance in there is awesome, especially for those just starting off in their career, and for their first day operational.You can join the group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695One of the most popular posts was from someone preparing for their first day operational - I can still remember mine like it...2021-03-0820 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow to develop your policing career, once you have succeeded in the Police Recruitment processIn this week’s podcast Brendan provides some guidance on how to develop your policing career once you have succeeded in the Police Recruitment process.This coincides with the launch of a new Facebook Group just for Serving Police Officers - ask to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Talk soon BrendanPS - would be amazing if you could rate this podcast on the platform you are using to listen to it :)2021-02-2424 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastIn Conversation With - interview with Chief Constable Andy Cooke QPM of Merseyside PoliceIn 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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Talk soonBrendan 2021-02-121h 04Bluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastIn Conversation With Chief Superintendent Roy SmithJoin 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 Bluelight Community in our exclusive Police Recruitment and Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2021-02-0258 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastThis makes no sense!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 webinar for Bluelight Alumni to help you under...2021-01-2122 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastPolice Recruitment 2021Join 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!2021-01-1131 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast‘Strengths-Based' Interview QuestionsIn 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.2020-12-2318 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastWhat skills will you need to demonstrate at application form and interview as part of your Police Recruitment processIn 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/1647413885546871Talk soonBrendan2020-12-1821 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast‘A ‘poem' from the Frontline. Plus, how are you at change?‘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 join over 14,000 like minded individuals.http...2020-12-1019 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast94 Years of Police Service and Insider Guidance for anyone hoping to join the Police ServiceIn 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 won’t find anywhere else! Brendan2020-11-301h 04Bluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastWhy there is no ‘We’ in your Police Recruitment Interview, how you should avoid ‘Gucci’ examples and why you should invest in Post it Notes!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).2020-11-2526 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast40% of all future Police Recruits will be from a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic background!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. 2020-11-1828 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow 'acting naturally' and ‘just being yourself' will not help you to succeed at ANY job interview.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.2020-10-1922 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastThe 6 BIG Mistakes YOU might be making NOW in the Police Recruitment ProcessFortunately - Brendan is on hand to help you avoid them and to ensure you are successful in the Police Recruitment Process2020-10-1421 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastCan you speak ‘Police?’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!’2020-10-0518 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBrendan appears on Jorvik RadioIn 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.2020-10-0218 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow would you like to know what the questions will be in your Police Recruitment Interview?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.2020-09-1430 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast7 BIG problems with the Police Recruitment ProcessBrendan’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!2020-09-0433 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast10 Top Tips for your success in the Police Recruitment ProcessIn this podcast Brendan describes the 10 steps you need to take to ensure your Police Recruitment Journey is a successJoin in on the conversation in the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group - ask to join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/2020-08-1729 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastMore than 70,000 people apply to join the police service over a 6 month periodMore than 70,000 people apply to join the police service over a 6 month periodSounds like good news? But is this enough to meet the needs of a police service, which needs to recruit over 48,000 officers over a 3 year period?In this episode, Brendan argues how it isn’t and how the ‘radical progress’ needed to resolve a once in a generation opportunity to ensure fair representation of BAME and other minority groups in the police service will not happen through ‘additional training,’ it will need a massive overhaul of the recruitment process and culture within the servic...2020-07-1329 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastHow to pass the police recruitment, actually, ANY recruitment process!In this episode, Brendan shares '10 secrets’ that enable his candidates to be successful in police recruitment as well as in other sectors.To join the Bluelight Recruitment Facebook Community (over 12,000 members!) click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/Thanks for listening!Brendan'2020-07-0729 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development Podcast50 Plus ways to join the police in one United Kingdom!In this episode Brendan explores the multitude of different recruitment pathways forces across the UK have created, and asks whether they make sense? For example, you can now join West Yorkshire Police without ever speaking to a person, whereas other forces assess you against verbal presentations, interviews and in-tray exercises.Also, the results of a National Wellbeing Survey from Oscar Kilo. A further wake up call for the service and some good news!Join the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group by clicking on this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/2020-06-2925 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep18Racism in Policing and in the Police Recruitment process. In this episode Brendan discusses how racism might just be a thing in the Police Service, how one Policing Crime Commissioner is looking to improve the Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation in his police force, and how legitimacy through better representation of communities within the police service won’t happen until the recruitment process is overhauled as currently it discriminates against BAME candidates. Join over 11,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/2020-06-1524 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep17In this episode Brendan explains how police forces are increasingly relying on interviews where you can demonstrate the ‘real, authentic and emotional’ you. Online Assessment Processes with no human interaction will not enable forces to make decisions about who they should recruit. Mentioned in the podcast, the new Bluelight Police Recruitment Interview Course: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-recruitment-interview-course/ Join over 11,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/2020-06-0827 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep16In this episode Brendan explores the need to stand up for your ‘First Duty’ as a police officer - how truth and integrity has to be at the heart of all you do.Live examples of how integrity and its meaning will challenge you in difficult circumstances, lessons from ‘Star Trek’ and useful ‘Integrity Tests’ that will help you to do the ‘right thing.’Join over 11,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. S...2020-06-0118 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep15In this episode Brendan talks about problem solving in a community safety setting and how you should be aware of how this works for your recruitment journey. he also introduces you to your best friends in the police problem solving process, SARA, PAT and TEPAC!Discover more about the Police Recruitment World by joining over 11,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the...2020-05-2725 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep14In this Episode, Brendan invites you to join the, 'How to Succeed in the New Police Recruitment Process - 10 Day Startover Challenge.'Starts on the 20th MayAsk to join it and almost 11,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/See you in the ChallengeBrendanBrendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by...2020-05-1912 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep13In this podcast Brendan explains why you don’t need him! There’s an update on how Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Support Group members (join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871/ ) are getting on with the NEW College of Policing Online Assessment Process and the ethical tips and guidance they are providing each other with. Brendan also explains how having a structure for written and briefing exercises is essential. Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police...2020-05-1228 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep12Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.‘In this episode, Brendan discusses the new College of Policing Online Assessment Process (which replaces the SEARCH and Day One Assessment Centres during COVID-19) as well as what steps you can take to prepare for it’2020-05-0431 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep11Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.‘In this episode Brendan explains how the techniques used for face to face Assessment Centres can be adapted to deal with scenarios you might face in a Virtual Assessment Centre (currently being developed as a solution during the COVID 19 Pandemic). In part...2020-04-2826 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep10Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.In this podcast Brendan explains how your selection interview to be a police officer should feel more like a conversation with a purpose. How to achieve this? Just ‘being yourself’ is not enough, you should aim to come across as your, ‘real, au...2020-04-2028 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep09Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.In this podcast Brendan explains what is involved in the Police Force Interview stage of the recruitment process as well as news of the soon to be launched Bluelight Online Final Interview Preparation Course2020-04-1430 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep08Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.In this podcast Brendan explains what to expect from the SEARCH and Day One Police Assessment Centres, the differences between the two, as well as the possibilities for continuing with Assessment Centres online during the COVID 19 Pandemic.2020-04-0631 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep07Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.In this episode, Brendan discusses the different entry routes into policing and how you do not need a degree to join! 2020-03-3024 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep06Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.In this episode, Brendan covers how the current Covid-19 pandemic will affect the police recruitment process2020-03-2320 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep05Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.In this episode, Brendan covers 5 major things that people forget, when entering the police recruitment process.2020-03-1629 minBluelight Police Recruitment and Career Development PodcastBluelight Police Recruitment Training Ep04Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.In this episode, Brendan covers values that the police service look for in police recruitment candidates.2020-03-0916 min