CVs and Cover Letters - Blue Light Leavers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

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:

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

Emily Jane

Andy’s support and coaching this year has been unparalleled. As a Blue Light Leaver, and during a particularly challenging time in my life, Andy has gone the extra mile to provide me with guidance and encouragement. He is genuinely the most compassionate, sincere, and industrious individual you could ever encounter. I’m deeply appreciative of all that Andy has accomplished for me, and I consider myself privileged to now call him a friend.

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.

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!

Anonymous

On Sunday 12th March I retired after 32 years service with West Midlands Police. Today I started a new position as Loss Prevention Analyst with GXO Logistics. I just wanted to thank Andy Labrum and this group for the massive support in obtaining a new role. The advice personally given by Andy, the podcasts and people who I have contacted through this group who have genuinely wanted to help and support. I can only recommend that anybody changing career or finishing their police career listen to the words of advice, don’t be afraid to contact people, ask for help. Even though some of us are no longer service we are still a family. Thank you BLL and especially Andy.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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