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I appreciate you checking me out and that you want to find out a bit more about me, my life in and outside the job, and how I help people, no different to you, create an amazing life after leaving the force, whatever your length of service, through Blue Light Leavers and the free guides, free podcast, services, partnerships and business opportunities we offer, all to give you the help I never had.

After serving for 30 years in mainly frontline roles (including 24/7 response, Territorial Support Group, Dog Handler, Response and Neighbourhood policing Sergeant, Firearms Sergeant, Head of Operational Training and more), as I approached the end of my service, I was really unsettled and worried about life after policing.

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If you’re a Police Officer, or support staff, serving or retired or considering leaving the Police, then this is for you! Every episode, I bring you interviews with subject matter experts like CV writers, recruiters, business and mindset coaches, senior executives and more plus interviews with officers and staff who have successfully transitioned to new roles.

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Ep.42 How to Really Stand Out in Interview - Andy Labrum

This week's episode takes a slightly different format and is more of a tutorial, based on my own experience of being interviewed

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Facebook Post (Podcast 42)

It works!! This morning I had confirmation of a job offer. I've secured myself a role with a major power company as an analyst. Although nervous as hell in the interview, I stuck to the script. So, despite being booted after a 23 year career, there is still life in the old dog! Just do not give up. Believe in yourself. Know your potential. Network. Reach out. Ask questions. Believe in the power of 42.

Blue Light Leavers

If you are preparing for a job interview, may I highly recommend you listen to Andy’s podcast. The advice is fantastic and the mnemonic for structuring your responses is gold-dust. I followed his advice, and tomorrow I start my ideal job. Thank you Andy.

Blue Light Leavers

Evening everyone, I just wanted to thank Andy Labrum, Ian Grant, Andy Whelan, Teri Kelsey and Alicia Herbert for the help they offered me following my post last week regarding being interviewed for a public service lecturer role. Following their guidance and that of the brilliant podcast #42 I was offered the job. It’s a small team and the college are looking to expand the course. I will be getting funded for my teacher training and they were really keen to use my police experience. The micro teach and interview with the head of department and the principal went well and got a really good feeling. The two others I am working with have already contacted me and I am meeting them next week. Thanks for all the help I really do appreciate it and I have passed on my thanks to those that helped me and given up their time.

Jo M

As someone who left the police and was beaten down with little-to-no confidence and having been rejected for even simple roles, I was at my lowest point. Andy and The Academy sessions have really helped with my CV, my self-confidence and much more, and I’ve now secured a new job I never thought I would have. The sessions are invaluable, and you can rewatch them at any time, and they give you the chance to interact with the guests and ask questions suitable to your own circumstances. I cannot rate The Academy sessions and Andy himself highly enough, for the support throughout, and the confidence the sessions have given me to be myself again and I’ll be eternally grateful for his help and support throughout. Thank you!

Nicole

I now work as a Whistleblowing Manager within Compliance in the Financial Sector. Andy from Blue Light Leavers was a fantastic source of advice and encouragement for me and helped me have confidence in my abilities. Thank you Andy, to both you and your brilliant network!

Dan

Thanks for all the work you're doing with Blue Light Leavers. I listened to your CV podcast a couple of weeks ago and really took away a lot from that which allowed me to completely rewrite my CV. Today I handed in my resignation after 12 years' service. I leave to take up a team managers role for a new government project. I have been so inspired by the stories and comments from others and all the resources you have on offer. Thanks again!

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I thought I'd give an update on how life is 6 months after leaving with the help from this group. After speaking with Andy and getting onto LinkedIn and writing my CV I found a role in loss prevention in a large multi national. This was my first application and I had a couple of interviews before landing the job. The onboarding was fantastic, everything was ready for me on my first day. Since then I’ve got to know the business and role at my own pace. My manager is ex job also and has been really supportive. The difference between public and private sector couldn’t be bigger. I feel respected, appreciated and valued. I've less stress, am better off financially and enjoy my time off not having to think of work. If you're thinking of making the jump I’d say do it. I had almost 19 years in but the changes to the pension made this an easy decision in the end. Seeing the constant vilification of police by the media and knowing the stresses and strain that you all are going through does not make me miss the job one bit. The world is a big place and our skills are sought after, do your research, the jobs are there.

Lynda

In October last year, I was made redundant from a role that I had been in for eight years. I must admit I was completely daunted at the prospect of searching for a job in the middle of a pandemic, when there were so many others in a similar situation as myself. I contacted Andy on a number of occasions and he offered really constructive guidance with regards to my CV, applications and covering letters. I was invited to attend Zoom interviews for both positions. Andy took the time to coach me via video and phone calls, with regards to interview preparation, the importance of evidencing my skills and abilities and the all-important relaxation techniques. As a result I found myself in the enviable position of being offered both jobs! Something I never would have thought possible. I can only offer my heartfelt thanks to Andy for his amazing support, guidance and positive encouragement. Hand on heart I know that without his help I would not be in the happy situation I am now.

Hannah W

I was directed to the blue light leavers Facebook group after going through a bad experience at work where I was treated badly and not supported by my organisation. At this time, my mental health was in a pretty bad place. Although I knew I needed to leave the police; I didn’t know where to start. After reading other officers’ journeys and listening to Andy’s podcasts I wrote my CV and secured an interview for a role in security. I continued to listen to the podcasts and was successful in securing the role. Life is now a lot different, and I am happy for the first time in a long time! Andy’s Facebook group and podcasts were a shining light in a dark place, and I will be forever grateful.

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