A common question that we are asked at bselectedpolice Towers is “How long do I need to prepare for my board?” In our opinion the easy answer is always, ‘as... read more →
Have you got an interview, board or assessment centre approaching in the near future? The chances are then that you are you receiving lots of conflicting advice from just about... read more →
Over the 9 years or so that we have been successfully coaching and helping officers ‘b the best they can be’ at their boards, one thing usually is apparent –... read more →
Well 2020 may have changed much of how we approach life but New Year is obviously a time when resolutions are put in place and we have a clear vision... read more →
“Your interview will be next week over Zoom”. “All assessments will now move to MS Teams.” “Look out for the WebEx invite to your board”. Only 3 or 4 months... read more →
An application form is often the first stage ‘sift’, with successful officers proceeding through to the next assessment stage. One thing is for sure is that competency based application forms... read more →
Arguably, solving problems is what the police promotion process is all about. Specifically, in an application form or interview – articulating how you have solved problems in the past; in... read more →
The basic principle of a role-play or interactive exercise is that you are due to meet an individual (e.g. a peer, direct report or partner) and you need to convince... read more →
Last year I completed an Ironman consisting of a 3.8k swim, 180k cycle and a 42K run triathlon - a real challenge. But interestingly the hardest part was not so... read more →
The most common question that we are asked here at bselectedpolice towers is “What are your top tips for success at a promotion board?” So here are 3 simple tips... read more →