I Have A Coach Do You

I Have A Coach â€" Do You At the network meeting that I sometimes frequent there is an accountability session where they ask a number of questions (how many interviews did you have last week, how many network contacts, etc.) One of the questions is do you have a coach? They make it clear that your coach cannot be your spouse. It has to be someone that holds your feet to the fire and tells you how it is. If you dont have a coach its almost as if you arent quite serious about your job search. Well, I finally got a coach. Weve had two sessions and tomorrow well have our third. Im really quite amazed how these sessions have gone, and what happens between sessions. Im drawing some parallels between business coaching (which is what I have) and job search or career or executive coaching. As Ive pondered the it cannot be your spouse idea I came up with three things that make a coach. Id love to know from coaches what Im missing, but for my simple brain this makes sense. Ill elaborate on this more later for now, a coach: Teaches/instructs/leads by principles. Coaches are not necessarily teachers (although they do teach), but the key here is that they understand and subscribe to principles. In my job search I was working off of my bad theories if I had a coach he/she would have set me straight and not let me waste two solid months, 60 hours a week, spinning my wheels in ineffective areas. Provides accountability. Im a big boy. I am very disciplined. And I dont need a babysitter. I certainly didnt want a coach watching over my shoulder (Did I mention that Im a rather private guy? It may not seem like it but its true.) But in my job search I had 10 hours a day that I could do whatever I wanted and no one would really ask specifically what I did because they didnt want to insult me (I was already insulted enough when I was laid off). Its almost like coming home to a messy house and asking your wife what did you do all day? Not a good thing! It is hard to describe the accountability I get from my coach but Ill tell you, it is critical. I am held accountable weekly for homework from the week before, but during the entire week its on my mind! Has the right tools. In my job search I want a coach who says You need JibberJobber because I believe its the best tool out there for maintaining relationships, for working towards that next promotion, for tracking elevator pitches, etc. The coach should recommend the best tools available for me. They should have some kind of system they use to keep track of our sessions, my assignments, etc. A professional coach needs to be empowered with software, training, certifications, etc. Not only do I have my own coach but I have partnered with some coaches some of which are job search coaches, others are career coaches, others are executive coaches. If you are curious about how a coach can help you, right now, check out my partners page to see the coaches (and resume writers) that Ive partnered with. I thought that coaching was for the rich and famous. Then, last week I went to lunch with a good friend of mine and we were talking about it he said that he had a coach for a year and it was one of the best investments he ever made. I really respect this guy so I saw that there was a lot more to this coaching stuff than just elitist services (which is what I thought it was). Ill have more posts to share what Im learning from my coaching sessions but Ill tell you, having a real, dedicated coach is really an amazing thing. And Ive only had one for two weeks! Do you have coach? Have you ever had a coach? If you are a coach, am I off-base? I Have A Coach â€" Do You At the network meeting that I sometimes frequent there is an accountability session where they ask a number of questions (how many interviews did you have last week, how many network contacts, etc.) One of the questions is do you have a coach? They make it clear that your coach cannot be your spouse. It has to be someone that holds your feet to the fire and tells you how it is. If you dont have a coach its almost as if you arent quite serious about your job search. Well, I finally got a coach. Weve had two sessions and tomorrow well have our third. Im really quite amazed how these sessions have gone, and what happens between sessions. Im drawing some parallels between business coaching (which is what I have) and job search or career or executive coaching. As Ive pondered the it cannot be your spouse idea I came up with three things that make a coach. Id love to know from coaches what Im missing, but for my simple brain this makes sense. Ill elaborate on this more later for now, a coach: Teaches/instructs/leads by principles. Coaches are not necessarily teachers (although they do teach), but the key here is that they understand and subscribe to principles. In my job search I was working off of my bad theories if I had a coach he/she would have set me straight and not let me waste two solid months, 60 hours a week, spinning my wheels in ineffective areas. Provides accountability. Im a big boy. I am very disciplined. And I dont need a babysitter. I certainly didnt want a coach watching over my shoulder (Did I mention that Im a rather private guy? It may not seem like it but its true.) But in my job search I had 10 hours a day that I could do whatever I wanted and no one would really ask specifically what I did because they didnt want to insult me (I was already insulted enough when I was laid off). Its almost like coming home to a messy house and asking your wife what did you do all day? Not a good thing! It is hard to describe the accountability I get from my coach but Ill tell you, it is critical. I am held accountable weekly for homework from the week before, but during the entire week its on my mind! Has the right tools. In my job search I want a coach who says You need JibberJobber because I believe its the best tool out there for maintaining relationships, for working towards that next promotion, for tracking elevator pitches, etc. The coach should recommend the best tools available for me. They should have some kind of system they use to keep track of our sessions, my assignments, etc. A professional coach needs to be empowered with software, training, certifications, etc. Not only do I have my own coach but I have partnered with some coaches some of which are job search coaches, others are career coaches, others are executive coaches. If you are curious about how a coach can help you, right now, check out my partners page to see the coaches (and resume writers) that Ive partnered with. I thought that coaching was for the rich and famous. Then, last week I went to lunch with a good friend of mine and we were talking about it he said that he had a coach for a year and it was one of the best investments he ever made. I really respect this guy so I saw that there was a lot more to this coaching stuff than just elitist services (which is what I thought it was). Ill have more posts to share what Im learning from my coaching sessions but Ill tell you, having a real, dedicated coach is really an amazing thing. And Ive only had one for two weeks! Do you have coach? Have you ever had a coach? If you are a coach, am I off-base? I Have A Coach â€" Do You At the network meeting that I sometimes frequent there is an accountability session where they ask a number of questions (how many interviews did you have last week, how many network contacts, etc.) One of the questions is do you have a coach? They make it clear that your coach cannot be your spouse. It has to be someone that holds your feet to the fire and tells you how it is. If you dont have a coach its almost as if you arent quite serious about your job search. Well, I finally got a coach. Weve had two sessions and tomorrow well have our third. Im really quite amazed how these sessions have gone, and what happens between sessions. Im drawing some parallels between business coaching (which is what I have) and job search or career or executive coaching. As Ive pondered the it cannot be your spouse idea I came up with three things that make a coach. Id love to know from coaches what Im missing, but for my simple brain this makes sense. Ill elaborate on this more later for now, a coach: Teaches/instructs/leads by principles. Coaches are not necessarily teachers (although they do teach), but the key here is that they understand and subscribe to principles. In my job search I was working off of my bad theories if I had a coach he/she would have set me straight and not let me waste two solid months, 60 hours a week, spinning my wheels in ineffective areas. Provides accountability. Im a big boy. I am very disciplined. And I dont need a babysitter. I certainly didnt want a coach watching over my shoulder (Did I mention that Im a rather private guy? It may not seem like it but its true.) But in my job search I had 10 hours a day that I could do whatever I wanted and no one would really ask specifically what I did because they didnt want to insult me (I was already insulted enough when I was laid off). Its almost like coming home to a messy house and asking your wife what did you do all day? Not a good thing! It is hard to describe the accountability I get from my coach but Ill tell you, it is critical. I am held accountable weekly for homework from the week before, but during the entire week its on my mind! Has the right tools. In my job search I want a coach who says You need JibberJobber because I believe its the best tool out there for maintaining relationships, for working towards that next promotion, for tracking elevator pitches, etc. The coach should recommend the best tools available for me. They should have some kind of system they use to keep track of our sessions, my assignments, etc. A professional coach needs to be empowered with software, training, certifications, etc. Not only do I have my own coach but I have partnered with some coaches some of which are job search coaches, others are career coaches, others are executive coaches. If you are curious about how a coach can help you, right now, check out my partners page to see the coaches (and resume writers) that Ive partnered with. I thought that coaching was for the rich and famous. Then, last week I went to lunch with a good friend of mine and we were talking about it he said that he had a coach for a year and it was one of the best investments he ever made. I really respect this guy so I saw that there was a lot more to this coaching stuff than just elitist services (which is what I thought it was). Ill have more posts to share what Im learning from my coaching sessions but Ill tell you, having a real, dedicated coach is really an amazing thing. And Ive only had one for two weeks! Do you have coach? Have you ever had a coach? If you are a coach, am I off-base? I Have A Coach â€" Do You At the network meeting that I sometimes frequent there is an accountability session where they ask a number of questions (how many interviews did you have last week, how many network contacts, etc.) One of the questions is do you have a coach? They make it clear that your coach cannot be your spouse. It has to be someone that holds your feet to the fire and tells you how it is. If you dont have a coach its almost as if you arent quite serious about your job search. Well, I finally got a coach. Weve had two sessions and tomorrow well have our third. Im really quite amazed how these sessions have gone, and what happens between sessions. Im drawing some parallels between business coaching (which is what I have) and job search or career or executive coaching. As Ive pondered the it cannot be your spouse idea I came up with three things that make a coach. Id love to know from coaches what Im missing, but for my simple brain this makes sense. Ill elaborate on this more later for now, a coach: Teaches/instructs/leads by principles. Coaches are not necessarily teachers (although they do teach), but the key here is that they understand and subscribe to principles. In my job search I was working off of my bad theories if I had a coach he/she would have set me straight and not let me waste two solid months, 60 hours a week, spinning my wheels in ineffective areas. Provides accountability. Im a big boy. I am very disciplined. And I dont need a babysitter. I certainly didnt want a coach watching over my shoulder (Did I mention that Im a rather private guy? It may not seem like it but its true.) But in my job search I had 10 hours a day that I could do whatever I wanted and no one would really ask specifically what I did because they didnt want to insult me (I was already insulted enough when I was laid off). Its almost like coming home to a messy house and asking your wife what did you do all day? Not a good thing! It is hard to describe the accountability I get from my coach but Ill tell you, it is critical. I am held accountable weekly for homework from the week before, but during the entire week its on my mind! Has the right tools. In my job search I want a coach who says You need JibberJobber because I believe its the best tool out there for maintaining relationships, for working towards that next promotion, for tracking elevator pitches, etc. The coach should recommend the best tools available for me. They should have some kind of system they use to keep track of our sessions, my assignments, etc. A professional coach needs to be empowered with software, training, certifications, etc. Not only do I have my own coach but I have partnered with some coaches some of which are job search coaches, others are career coaches, others are executive coaches. If you are curious about how a coach can help you, right now, check out my partners page to see the coaches (and resume writers) that Ive partnered with. I thought that coaching was for the rich and famous. Then, last week I went to lunch with a good friend of mine and we were talking about it he said that he had a coach for a year and it was one of the best investments he ever made. I really respect this guy so I saw that there was a lot more to this coaching stuff than just elitist services (which is what I thought it was). Ill have more posts to share what Im learning from my coaching sessions but Ill tell you, having a real, dedicated coach is really an amazing thing. And Ive only had one for two weeks! Do you have coach? Have you ever had a coach? If you are a coach, am I off-base?

Apply For Government Grants and Get Grants on Your Resume

Apply For Government Grants and Get Grants on Your ResumeIf you have been given a great job and are being offered a substantial raise, why not use the additional funds you'll get from your employer to gain more grant writing experience? There is a very good chance that the company has some grant money available that they can give to qualified applicants to help them reach their goals. As an applicant, it is also possible to get grants for self-improvement and education grants in order to pursue the purposes of the grant that you're applying for.There are several ways to approach this and many people are making a very wise decision to invest in grant money rather than debt. Most people just do not understand the value of money until they're in desperate need of some. For example, you could make it a point to visit your local library at least once a week and borrow the books you need to accomplish what you need to do. It would be very helpful to borrow some reference materials when you 're trying to apply for grant money, as well.Another great way to make sure you get the grant money that you're after is to keep yourself updated with current legislation and government grants. The Federal Government is constantly issuing new policy or legislation that will affect the grant industry. It is absolutely vital that you stay abreast of the current political climate and the latest legislation that has been passed.Grants are tax deductible and it's always good to use these to get rid of debt that you have incurred, improve your credit rating, and fund a new hobby or passion. You can use the grant money for any reason that you need it. However, the government knows how important the grant money is so they do a lot of work to make sure the money stays in circulation.When applying for a grant, it is important to clearly explain your reasons for needing the grant money. Be as detailed as possible, mentioning what you will be using the money for, how you intend to use it, and h ow you intend to pay back the money. If you can't provide a very compelling reason for requesting the grant money, then it would be best to skip that particular grant.The best approach to apply for a grant is to consult a grant writer who has a lot of experience writing grants for businesses. A grant writer will know which grants to focus on and which ones may be a waste of time and resources. It's always best to apply for several grants, though, to be sure that you qualify for every single one.Grant writers can help you determine the eligibility of a grant based on your finances, your personal needs, your needs for transportation and travel, and your professional aspirations. Asking a grant writer to explain the difference between a need and a purpose grant is invaluable. They will be able to tell you if a grant that you're considering for yourself is a matter of 'necessity' or something that you really should not spend the money on.When writing your grant, be very specific about w hat you need the money for. Remember that you can't expect to receive a grant that fits your specific circumstances unless you outline precisely what you want the money for. When you submit your grant application, be as clear and specific as possible so that you will not be rejected for lack of grant writing experience.

How Elena Tinios Defines Success - Classy Career Girl

How Elena Tinios Defines Success In this interview, we meet Elena Tinios, a manager at recruiters Anderson Frank. Based in New York, she’s in charge of a large team who helps companies find their ideal candidate. With smart recruitment being vital for the success of any business, Elena has built up strong relationships with key employers who have placed their trust in her to find the right fit for their roles. Here, we talk to Elena to see what inspired her career choice, exactly what success means to her, and tips on how to succeed in the industry. Name:  Elena Tinios Title: Recruitment  Manager LinkedIn:  Elena Tinios Education: Bachelor’s Degree in International/Global Studies and Spanish From NYU. How Elena Tinios Defines Success What Does Success Mean to You? I think success is something that you need to measure for yourself. As I’ve grown older, I’ve realized that success doesn’t necessarily mean being the best at something. For me, success has a lot to do with understanding your goals, being persistent, and not letting yourself compare your accomplishments to what other people are doing around you. What Made You Get into Your Industry? To be completely honest, it was a bit of an accident. After I had graduated from NYU, my goal was to enter into the world of consulting and work abroad for a multinational company. However, because I didn’t get a typical business degree, I was limited in which companies would even start a conversation with me. This came as a bit of a shock considering I had taken the majority of the same courses as the business students and had gained invaluable experience studying and working abroad. However, I decided not to let this get me down, and instead, opened up my mind to different types of opportunities. Once I made this decision, I started applying to jobs that I had never considered and quickly found myself interviewing with my current employers for the role of a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. I decided to take the position and less than two years later, as a girl with no prior IT, recruitment, or sales experience, I am now managing my own team. Although this was not at all what I had envisioned I would be doing after college, I was immediately sold on the entrepreneurial atmosphere and the opportunity for career growth that’s on offer. I decided to take the position and less than two years later, as a girl with no prior IT, recruitment, or sales experience, I am now managing my own team. What Advice Would You Give Someone Who Wants to Follow Your Career Path? Keep an open mind and work hard. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, stay late, and follow the outlined process. The day-to-day life of a recruiter isn’t always the most exciting, but being able to find someone the perfect job makes it all worth it!   [RELATED: 10 Simple Rules for Guaranteed Success in Your Career] What Are Your Career and Life Goals? I hope to one day be managing my own successful division at Frank Recruitment Group and helping other motivated people build out their careers. I would also love to own an apartment in Italy, Spain, and NYC, so I guess I need to do a lot before I get to that point! Who is Your Role Model? Both of my parents, actually. They each run their own businesses and taught me from a very young age the value of hard work. How Does Your Role Affect Your Work-Life Balance? I’ve always had to work long hours, even when I was in high school and college, so the transition into the working world was not very difficult for me. I am better now though at working smarter so that I don’t have to work as many hours. It’s all about finding a balance and making sure that you are taking time for yourself as well! What is The Best Advice You’ve Ever Received? “Fake it until you make it.” Just because you’re not the smartest person in the room doesn’t mean you can’t be as successful as the person next to you. Confidence can go a long way; if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will either!   What Motivates You to Work Hard? I’m a pretty competitive person, which itself drives me to work hard. But in addition to that, I love the feeling of setting myself a goal and being able to accomplish it. My parents have also always pushed me to work hard by telling me that I can be and do anything that I want. Knowing that I have their support, and wanting to make them proud, has motivated me throughout my entire life.   Quick Questions Our Readers REALLY LOVE What is your favorite TV show? It would have to be either Gilmore Girls or Friends. What is your favorite food? You can’t beat an amazing Greek salad. Where is your favorite holiday destination? Positano in Italy. What is your ultimate wind down activity? Drinking wine and listening to music on my East Village roof with friends.  What was your first job? Bussing tables at my dad’s restaurant. What is your best party trick? I’m pretty good at karaoke. Not at all because I have an amazing voice, but more just because I have memorized the lyrics to a surprising number of songs.

5 Types of People Youll Find at Networking Events

5 Types of People Youll Find at Networking Events Networking events are one of the best ways to create professional contacts and meet like minded people. They can have endless benefits for your career as you never know how the individuals you meet may be able to assist you in the future, so you want to make the most of the opportunities. Chances are youve been to at least one networking event since setting out into the world of work, so youll probably understand what I mean when I mention the different kinds of people you will find at a networking event, from the ones who are nervous to approach others, to the crowd pleaser. This infographic by Ringlead outlines the 5 common types of networkers that you will generally come across at a networking event. Which category do you fall in? The Wallflower:  This person is a bit shy and finds it difficult interacting with new people, so are likely to remain in one place throughout the event. If this is you, you may feel more comfortable taking somebody with you who is a bit more outgoing and can help introducing you to new people. The Clinger:  They have a tendency to use the event as an opportunity to catch up with friends and will stay with the same people throughout. If you tend to do this, set yourself a target of meeting some new people. The Pusher: Everything they say is a sales pitch, as selling is their sole intention for the event. If youre this individual, take a moment to stop and build relationships rather than sales opportunities. The Listener:  This individual doesnt really like speaking about themselves, so they therefore place all focus on the other individual. If you do this at networking events, try to contribute a bit more to conversations, after all, its difficult to build a professional relationship with someone if you dont fill them in about what it is that you actually do. The Jester:  This person is out to please and thrive when they are entertaining a big crowd; however if this is you, you may want to dedicate some of your time to having smaller more intimate conversations, as you will get to know people better that way. RELATED: How to Power Up Your Networking Skills

Video Writing a Resume

Video Writing a ResumeVideo writing a resume is something that you can be effective at. This is where you use a video presentation to teach someone the skills and knowledge that you have on a certain topic. This can be done by your resume, a presentation that you have given or even a one-on-one meeting.Your resume is written on paper and can not take the advantage of being video-ed in a matter of minutes. In fact, if you give a presentation, you may need to spend more time than what it takes to create the video and post it online. You will need to get the student to do some work and in most cases, make them a payment.The advantage of having a video presentation is that you can use professional video editing software to make a video and then use the same video in the resume. If you want to have a short video presentation, you may need to make sure that you have a computer with a decent screen resolution. You will also need to have a video camera and an internet connection in order to record the video.Once you have the presentation ready, you need to format the resume. Most of the resume formats are not suitable for a video. This is because you will need to record the video yourself, which means you would need to find the video recording and manipulate it into the proper format for video writing a resume. That will mean taking the information from the video and changing it.You also need to make sure that the video recording is already synchronized with the information. Also, you need to make sure that it has a logo or a copyright symbol that can link back to the video on your resume. For example, if you want to write about your business skills, you may want to put the picture of your business card with the company name or website. This is also an important consideration when you have an interview or seminar in front of many people.In order to make the video effective, you should format it in such a way that you will need to repeat what you have said in the video as much as possible. Keep the same voice and pitch as if you were giving a presentation. You also need to make sure that you have some titles in the video that can be used to describe the skill or information.Another key thing that you can do is to spell out the example skills and knowledge that you have in the video. These include things like the building techniques, the sports activities and the kinds of exercises. You can do this with a color printer.Finally, you need to remember that you are marketing the video as well as the information. You will need to ensure that your resume is informative and that the video is representative of the content on the resume. Therefore, video writing a resume is something that you can be effective at in terms of making a career change.

How My Career Center Saved My Life! - CareerEnlightenment.com

3 Things You Can Do Today to Reach More Students on Social MediaI’m often asked, “That’s great Joshua. But what are some practical things I can do to leverage social media to get my students to engage?”Here are three ideas, but there are many many more:1. Don’t schedule your events on the same day as other school eventsThis might seem obvious, but part of using social media is acknowledging the reality of your audience. And students need to see career services as simply another facet of their college life. Don’t try to compete for their attention. Your office is part of a greater whole.2. Use Facebook to demand accountabilityIf you are on Facebook several times a day, well, so are your students. If you want their attention, “hey, did you work on that resume revision I gave you yet?”. What better way to ensure accountability that Facebook. Just start a new account and connect with every student you meet. Read how one Career Advisor in Oregon uses this approach.3. Creat e cross-promotional opportunities with other officesThe greatest compliment on Twitter is a re-tweet mostly because it exposes your message to a wider audience. I’m pretty sure other departments on school attract a different audience that what you’re used to: theater kids, jocks, programmers, track starsyou name it. If you promote the sports team’s events, they’ll promote yours back. Create alliances for cross-promotion.YOU Have the Most Important Job at Your SchoolSome professors might disagree, but it’s true.Whenever you feel frustrated about keeping up with social media, technology, or hiring trends, remember you are someone’s hero. And, you can share one piece of information you learn from a blog post, email, or lecture with a student and change their life.I try to remember this whenever I’m speaking to a group of students, and I try to remind career advisors when I’m speaking to them.You are someone’s hero because you were willing to break the taboo against ta lking about careers.And, yes, I landed my first real job thanks to the brave warriors at the Brown University career center!

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Kent Police Jobs Police Assessment Centre Tips 2018/2019 Kent Police is one of the most popular places for police candidates in the UK to apply to. Every year, the Kent Police jobs team receives many thousands of applications from aspiring police officers. With all this competition, naturally it’s super hard to get a job! Well, fear not, in this blog we’ll break down the Kent Police jobs assessment centre, and give you a breakdown of what to expect.The Kent Police Jobs Assessment CentreThe Kent police assessment centre is designed to assess your suitability for recruitment into the Police Service. The assessment centre is usually conducted over a period of five hours. You’ll be asked to take a verbal ability test, some written exercises, role play, numerical ability and an interview. The Kent police jobs team may also ask you to sit a final interview, after the assessment centre is finished.Kent Police Numerical ReasoningIn the numerical ability test they will ask you to answer multiple-choice questions which will measure your abilit y to use numbers. The test lasts for 23 minutes and there are 21 questions in total. Along with simple maths, you will be presented with a graphs and tables. The questions will also require you to utilise the following numerical skills:AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionAverages(mean)PercentagesRatiosInterpretation of numbers represented graphicallyYou can use a calculator for this test, but it will be provided to you by Kent Police at the assessment centre.Kent Police Verbal AbilityIn the Kent police verbal ability test they will again ask you to answer multiple choice questions. The verbal ability test lasts for 30 minutes total, and there are 28 questions to answer. The test is split into two sections:Section A of this test has three possible answers where only ONE of which is correct, whereas Section B has four possible answers of which only ONE is correct.In Section A they will give you a number of conclusions which you might come to. You must look at each conclusion and work out if:A â€" the conclusion is true given the situation described and the facts known about it;OrB â€" the conclusion is false given the situation described and the facts known about it;OrC â€" it is impossible to say whether the conclusion is true or false given the situation described and the facts known about it.In Section B they will give you four statements. Your job is to decide which one of the statements is most accurate.Report WritingDuring the assessment centre you will be asked to take two written exercises. These will require you to create an Incident Report Form, based on the information given during the exercise. The following is an overview of the two exercises that you will have to carry out:Written Exercise One. In this exercise, you will need to deal with a customer. The customer will be writing in to complain about how an incident was dealt with by your centre’s security guard. You will be given 7 different sheets of paper, each containing a different take (from different witnesses) on the incident. Normally one of these will be from the security guard, detailing his view. You may or may not also be given CCTV based evidence (in written form) to look over. All 7 witness reports will differ, and therefore there will be discrepancies. Your job is to write down the facts of the case, and at the end, make a recommendation about what should be done.Written Exercise Two. In this exercise, you will watch a 12-minute DVD of an interview between a witness to an incident at a shopping centre, and the security staff working at the centre. You will allowed to take notes during the screening, but there will be no pauses or breaks, and therefore you will need to take down as much important information as possible whilst watching the DVD. Your job is to take down all of the facts, and construct this into an incident report form, all whilst watching the DVD.When you create a written report, the assessor is looking for a well-structured piece of writi ng that is logical and relevant. You should demonstrate a good use and understanding of National Recruitment Assessment Centre grammar, and aim to make zero spelling or grammatical errors. This is extremely important. You also need to make sure that your handwriting is neat and tidy, as this could reflect badly with your assessors.The biggest factor in passing or failing this assessment, is your attention to detail. You cannot afford to miss key pieces of evidence or facts of the case, as you will be penalised for this. A great way to practice for the first exercise in particular is to look at a magazine or newspaper which reports on a particular event. Take a pen and paper, look through the story and then try to write down the key facts about the case.Role Play ExerciseRole play is an integral part of the Kent police jobs assessment centre, and you will need to take part in four role-play exercises during the assessment. This essentially consists of entering a room containing a rol e-play actor, and then playing the part of someone calming them down or resolving their situation for them. You will need to demonstrate the Kent police core competencies during the role-play exercise, displaying traits such as:Being sensitive and supportive;Showing the utmost respect for how others are feeling;Asking follow up questions, and communicating professionallyRespecting confidentialityMaking direct reference to any documentation you have been given.Solving the customer’s issue in a polite and amicable fashion.It is crucial that you learn the core competencies for the assessment centre, and fundamental that you display them during the Kent Police role play. The role play will be divided into two parts â€" preparation and the actual activity element of the exercise.Kent Police InterviewAs part of the Kent police officer assessment centre you will be required to have an interview, which is focused largely around the core competencies.The Kent police jobs interview board wi ll have a number of set questions that they might ask you, all of them related to the Kent police core competencies. Make sure you learn the competencies before attending, otherwise it could be really difficult to pass.The interview will normally last for around 20 minutes. You’ll be asked 4 questions, each of them focusing on how you’ve dealt with particular situations in the past, and all of them focused on how well you demonstrated the core competencies. You’ll have 5 minutes to answer each question, but you should also expect follow up questions based on your response. When answering these questions, make sure that you respond directly to the question, and ensure that you cover the competency that they have asked for â€" as you could be penalised if not. This entry was posted in Police. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke Women in SAS â€" Women Now Allowed to Join Special ForcesRoyal Navy Interview 2018 â€" Sample Interview Questions and Answers 2 thoughts on “Kent Po lice Jobs: Police Assessment Centre Tips” Curehealer M Divine says:Thank you for your up-dates on how to pass the selection process, and I do understand the requirements of the core competencies. At present I am going through a lot of personal changes within my living environment , but to reach the position of becoming a qualified police officer is still the target I am trying to reach, as I know it will take a bit of time and preparation. I am still very interested in this role as it is still my ambition to attain this position of responsibility and life changing career move. I hope you understand my predicament as I am under the mental-health category. I do know that I need to focus on the objective at hand if I am going to be successful. To be perfectly honest it will take some more time for me to establish myself in the process. I will make this clear that when I put my mind to something especially if I am passionate about it I do not give up until I achieve my goal. I hope y ou do understand my situation, and I thank you for your continued correspondence in this field as it is very important for me and my family. Once again I have the utmost respect for your organisation and the true values that you stand for and I will do my very best on my part to make sure that I do reach my goal thank you once again I will keep you in the loop as I progress through the stages. Curehealer M Divine. November 7, 2018 at 1:44 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi there,Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate this, and wish you the very best of luck in your endeavors to becoming a police officer.Sincerely,The How2Become Team November 7, 2018 at 3:11 pm Reply