A high quality, bespoke CV makes all the difference in applying for civilian roles. Articulating your transferable skills, achievements in service and personality in a relevant, engaging and targeted way for the civilian market will make you stand out. We offer free resources and paid services to help you craft your CV, cover letter, personal statement and LinkedIn with confidence.
For full professional support, you can have your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn written personally by a 20+ year professional and Chair of the British Association of CV Writers. Charlotte Spencer, Founder of CK Futures Ltd has helped hundreds of officers via Blue Light Leavers since 2017 and is an expert in supporting police officers into civilian careers.
'Simply brilliant at what she does!'
'With Charlotte's awesome CV I got straight through the paper sift and an interview within 4 weeks. They went really well and I was offered both jobs!'
Services to help with your services
Professional career services, from expert CV writing to personalised guidance
1-1 Video Coaching Session
£100
A 1-1 coaching session with Charlotte Spencer, Founder of CK Futures and Chair of the British Association of CV Writers (BACVW). These sessions are tailored to you and can include career coaching and job searching strategy, CV guidance and feedback on a CV you’ve already written, and Interview Coaching.
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Cover Letter Writing Service
£90
Cover letters can be a general letter that you can easily adapt to fit each application, or a specific cover letter for a role you’re currently applying for.
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Police Retirement CV
£450
For those retiring from service and in need of an in-depth, professional CV to apply for roles outside the force. Includes a 60-min. video consultation with Charlotte Spencer.
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LinkedIn Profile Writing Service
£350
Recommended for anyone seeking a professional role outside the force. This service provides full LinkedIn profile creation, 2600 character bio and online upload. Includes a 60-min. video consultation with Charlotte Spencer.
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Professional CV
£350
For those leaving the force early or mid service and in need of a CV to change career. Includes a 60 min. video consultation with Charlotte Spencer.
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Complete Package: (includes 60 Min Consultation, CV, Cover Letter, LinkedIn )
Police Retirement rate: £820
Leaving early/mid service rate: £720
This package includes a 60 min. consultation with Charlotte Spencer, a new professional CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile - giving you all the tools needed to start applying for civilian roles.
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Wherever you are at in your career, we give you everything you need to quickly and successfully make the move. Click on the icons below to find out how:
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.
Facebook Post
Thank you from the sidelines
After 13.5 years I resigned from a job I loved. I began a new career this week and the support, positive attitude and strength in diversity is amazing.
This morning my Ops Manager text to wish my daughter well in her GCSE results. I have a job that cares about not only me, but my children too.
Yes these organisations do exist
To say I’m happy is an understatement.
So, to Andy and this group I want to say a huge thank you
The podcasts have been invaluable, listening to other experiences and taking the snippets I need to help me has enabled me to walk away and carve a very beautiful future.
The advice and support has been amazing. Even when just reading posts and feeling inspired by others’ journeys.
The community. Andy you have created an amazing space here. The knowledge and positive attitude is an absolute credit to you.
Facebook Group Post
Just wanted to say thank you to this group. Since the beginning of the year following some major life stuff I reevaluated everything and finally decided to start looking for something else. All the advice and podcasts etc.. have been invaluable and now after nearly 14 years I've resigned and start a new job with the civil service in October. Excited and nervous.
Comment (Blue Light Leavers):
So happy for you [name blurred], many congratulations and really pleased the podcast and group helped, well done!
Facebook Post (Member 1)
First of all, thank you for setting up this group Andy Labrum as this is where I found my new job, which I'm starting shortly. I am really looking forward to the new challenge! Secondly, it’s my last week in the police, feels rather strange but I know it’s the right time for me to leave after around 12 years in different roles. Mixed feelings of excitement, nervousness and worry following this big decision.
Thirdly, if anyone is seriously looking for a new job please attend the Blue Light Leavers Conference (I promise it's worth every penny) – it will give you a wealth of information and invaluable tips when looking for a new role.
Anonymous member
So tomorrow is my last day. And whilst I’m sad to say goodbye to the people I am not sad to walk out from under the grey cloud and claw back my old self.
Whether the grass is greener or not it can’t possibly be any worse.
I want my mental and physical health back to how it used to be and its time I put my children, partner, family and friends before an organisation that doesn’t care about me.
Reading all the posts in this group helped give me the nudge to just do it and resign and get a role back working in the public sector.
All the best everyone. Genuinely cannot wait to walk out the door tomorrow
Claire
I was genuinely overwhelmed when I received that phone call to say I’d got the job and the feedback was amazing. Such a confidence boost! Andy’s advice and support does not end once you get the job offer! Never underestimate your worth!
Anonymous Group Member
Thank you to this group for giving me the confidence to apply for another job this week. I don’t know how it will go, but I'm putting myself out there in a way that I wouldn’t have had the guts to do without reading all the success stories here!
15 years in the cops, half as uniform and half as a DC. Mum of three and exhausted! I still love parts of the job and don’t want to leave, and if I'm not successful I'll stay without question, but this is a leap of faith and I wouldn't have done it without observing the friendliness and support here.. thanks guys!
Facebook Post (Member 2)
So after almost 5 years in the Met Police, I’m really happy to say that I am now two weeks for leaving and I have a new job with Lego in the UK at their head office. I really wanna thank Andy from the group for a call and chat I had with him which made me really weigh up if this was the right world for me, and I cannot wait to start my new role in September.
It took nearly two years of searching for jobs and roles and applying constantly. I never got any interviews anywhere but I managed to get an interview and “smashed” it according to them. So absolutely buzzing. Keep going everyone if you're still trying ... as I said took 2 years for me but got there in the end.
Anonymous member
I’m on my way back from an interview I’ve just had out the force and I am buzzing!!! I honestly believe my confidence has come from everyone’s positive stories on this group.
I posted several months back about not having any joy in the market, kept getting rejected so I went away and started applying for jobs with competency based application forms. This has resulted in this interview today and I’ve left feeling super proud of myself.
I listened to podcast 42 and they were super impressed by my reflecting back and talking about lessons learnt! Even if I'm unsuccessful (the idea of possibly accepting something is terrifying in its own right) I just want to thank everyone.
A year ago I believed I was institutionalised and had nothing to offer but finding this group and constant affirmations of transferable skills has enabled me to believe as a police officer you are capable of so much more.
I won’t find out until next week but right now I’m just feeling incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved and the confidence I displayed in interview! Everyone else keep going – you’ve got this!!
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