First Steps
Are you a police officer thinking about a career change but unsure where to start? Then you are in the right place. Discover resources, tools, and a supportive community to guide you through the transition to a fulfilling new career beyond policing.
"The secret to getting ahead is getting started" - Mark Twain
Podcast episodes to help you get started...
Ep. 1
How to Write a CV When Leaving the Police
with Charlotte Eve – Professional CV Writer
 Ep. 39
LinkedIn Step-By-Step
with Charlotte Eve – Professional CV Writer
 EP. 24
My Story
with Andy Labrum – Founder of Blue Light Leavers
Ep. 42
How to Really Stand Out in Interview - Andy Labrum
with Andy Labrum – Founder of Blue Light Leavers
Ep. 72
Another Collaboration - Socially Responsible Recruitment Collaboration
with Andy Howe - Founder of CareerForces
Ep. 74
Your Transferable Skills
with Recruitment Consultant Lewis Willcox of Investigo
Ep. 4
Your Skills in the Private Sector
with Ian Towell Senior Manager Tesco PLC
Ep. 6
How to get Noticed by Recruiters
with Jamie Davies - Senior Recruitment Consultant
Ep. 12
Some Hard Truths About Leaving the Police
with Stuart McGuire - former 24/7 response Temporary Police Inspector
Services to help you get started...
Career Clarity Coaching Call
If you've no idea where to start, you're feeling overwhelmed and stuck, and just not sure what career you think would be best suited for you or what steps you need to take to make it happen, then this Career Clarity Coaching Call is for you.
This is 1:1 time via Zoom with Andy to help you get complete clarity and identify the roles and courses that are best suited to you, create an action plan and overcome any blockers you may have.
This 60 minute clarity coaching session costs £99 inc VAT
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Match Skills to Roles Scorecard Quiz
Discover your potential with our tailored scorecard!Â
It will help you identify jobs that align with your skills and experience and guide you in understanding how to leverage your transferable skills
For just ÂŁ1 - You'll Get:
- A personalised report delivered straight to your inbox
- Clear guidance on your next steps
Start the quiz now to unlock your career possibilities!
Start the Quiz
1:1 Career Finder Service
In this 12 week signature programme, you work 1:1 with Andy to first get clarity on what career path is best suited for you, we find the right roles, we apply together and prep you fully for the interview process, giving you all the tools and confidence to make it happen, and we continue to mentor you for 100 days into your new role!
This also includes significant discounts on a professional CV, Cover Letter and LinkedIn profile if required.
This programme is £2500 inc VAT and we have a number of payment plans available to help spread the cost.
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Free Resources to help you get started...
Blue Light Leavers Private Facebook Community
A group for emergency service professionals for those looking for support and guidance in finding new careers, either mid-service or on retirement and an opportunity to network and connect with others who have gone on to forge successful careers outside of the services.
This group includes recruiters, an in-house CV and LinkedIn expert and writer, mental health and wellbeing experts, financial advisors, business mentors, an award-winning franchise creator and numerous business owners.
Top 10 Transferable Skills and How They Might Be Expressed in a Job Description
This resource has been created for you by Blue Light Leavers to helps explains these skills in a way we understand it in policing, and how it might be shown in a job description in the private sector or corporate world.
Download NowCK Futures Resources
Charlotte Eve, founder of CK Futures and partner with Blue Light Leavers has developed a library of career resources and tips to help you with your career transition journey including CV an Cover letters, Interview and Job hunting resources and tips.Â
Visit CK Futures ResourcesCurrent Roles of Former Officers Document
This Google doc is a collection of our Blue Light Leavers members and former police offers with their new current roles
Get AccessAdvertised Paid Jobs in our Facebook Group
In our Blue Light Leavers Facebook group, in the GUIDES section, Guide 3 has a collection of all the paid jobs that are either posted by us, members or our recruitment partners
Visit the GroupEverything Train Driving & Railways
In our Blue Light Leavers Facebook group, in the GUIDES section, Guide 4 has a collection of resources related to all things railways
Visit the GroupPolicing in Australia
In our Blue Light Leavers Facebook group, in the GUIDES section, Guide 5 has a collection of resources related to policing in Australia
Visit the Group
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