5 Quick Questions to Review Your Job Interview Progress

5 Quick Questions to Review Your Job Interview Progress 38 Make sure you're getting the most out of your job interviews. This is a guest post by Dave Thomas. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. For those out of work, a bad economy is a major stumbling block to getting back to work and re-establishing a semi-normal life. With that being the case, what can you as a job seeker do to better enhance your chances of getting that coveted job interview? While some decisions you make in the job hunting process are rather obvious, some can go unnoticed or forgotten, leaving you out of the loop when it comes to getting another job interview, putting you one step closer to potentially locking up suitable employment once again. First and foremost, take the time to review the job interviewing process by going over these items:eval 1) Am I looking for jobs in the right places? If not, you can be left spinning your wheels and wasting valuable time and energy. Target the companies that not only you are interested in, but where your chances of getting an interview are best suited.eval 2) Do I have a resume that is more than just presentable, but one that gives me the best chance to get my foot in the door at the company I go after? If you have gaps in your employment record, be prepared to explain them should you get a phone or face-to-face interview. The time gap can involve things like having been laid off, trying to start your own business, maternity leave etc. One way or the other; be able to fill in the holes so you don’t look like you’re not being entirely truthful. 3) Where is my resume going? You would be surprised how many job applicants cannot answer such a simple question. When you don’t have a direct contact to direct your information to, your resume stands the possibility of being lost among the hundreds and thousands of emails a company gets during a typical week. Take the time to find out the person or department to forward your resume to online should it not be clearly spelled out in the advertisement. 4) Am I following up? How many times have you sent a resume, only not to follow up to see if the intended target received it, held interviews, and hired someone? While you don’t want to come across as a stalker, you need to stay on top of the resume/application process. A simple follow up email or call (some places say no phone calls) not only shows you are interested in the opening, but allows you to list which prospects are better than others. 5) Am I leaving the right impression? In the event you are not called for an interview but find the job was filled, it never hurts to send a short sentence or two (email) thanking the company for accepting your resume. You never know when another opening may come along with this company; having left them with a positive impression of you never hurt. Given the countless number of people out of work at the present time, just getting in the door for an interview these days is an accomplishment. At the end of the day, increase your chances of being the one whose interview leaves them with an easy decision to make in who to hire. About the Author Dave Thomas writes extensively for business.com an online resource destination for businesses of all sizes to research, find, and compare the products and services they need to run their businesses. If you liked this article, you'll also enjoy 10 Tricky Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them.

What Generation Z will be like at work

What Generation Z will be like at work Its great fun to track trends to try to figure out what the future holds. The Generation after Gen Y is a mystery. Sort of. There are some things we know. And what we know, we know doesnt change much. For example, people thought Gen Ys sunny optimism would die down under the ardors of raising kids, but it didnt. And people thought Gen Xs cynical, outsider approach would change when they became soccer moms, and it didnt. So its a safe bet that once you peg a trait in a generation, it likely wont change much over time. But it could play out in interesting ways over time. Here are some ways that the traits of Generation Z might play out in the workforce of the future. 1. Generation Z will not be team players. We know from Strauss and Howe that as generations cycle, the team generations (such as gen y) are usually followed by individualist generations. So it is not surprising to see trends that the same thing will happen over the next decade. Gen Y are great team players. In fact, they are so team oriented that they often feel that nothing is getting accomplished at work unless there has been a team meeting about it. But they are not likely to teach the value to their kids. In typical parent fashion, parents stress what they are lacking so that their kids dont lack it. This is why, for example, first generation immigrants often do not teach their native tongue to their American kids. One way to read this trend is with baby naming. Gen Y is naming their kids eccentrically. Throughout history, most people have had common names, and common names help people to fit in and be part of a group. Uncommon names make people feel different and encourage them to think of themselves more as individuals. (For those of you who doubt the power of naming, check this out: If your name begins with a K you will strike out more often in baseball. If your name begins with a letter toward the end of the alphabet you could be economically penalized.) 2. Generation Z will be more self-directed. One of the failings of the helicopter parent generation is that kids had parents telling them what to do all the time. And Gen Y is known for being good kids: rule-followers, close to their parents, very good students. Which means they are terrible at figuring out what they want to do at any given time. No one taught them. Gen X, on the other hand, was left to their own devices at an early age and is very self-directed. (So self-directed that they are basically unmanageable, but thats another story.) For Gen Y, the quarterlife crisis is not figuring out what you like or dislike by the time youre 30. This will probably not happen to the next generation, because parenting is less focused (via Dr. Eades), which means self-discovery is more prominent in childhood. In an article in the New York Times magazine, Lisa Belkin explores the trend that parents are no longer spending tons of time and money dragging their kids to classes and specialists and guides to the world of overachievers. Parents are hanging out at home instead. And so are the kids. And everyone is learning about self-discovery. Because what else do you do with a chunk of unstructured time? 3. Generation Z will process information at lightning speed. So much of the workplace today is about processing information. And the information sector will grow at twice the rate as all other jobs . We see that the more native one is to Internet technology, the better one is at processing information. We can spend time lamenting the fact that people dont write essay-long memos by hand, and people dont sit at their desks uninterrupted for eight hours a day. But what is the point of the lament? It wont change. Successful leaders of the next generation will move past the lament, to watching how people adapt to the change and leveraging that happens in the workplace. Besides, the next generation will be so good at processing information that they will open doors we can only knock on today. Sam Anderson writes in New York magazine that, The brain is designed to change based on experience, a feature called neuroplasticity. London taxi drivers, for instance, have enlarged hippocampi, a neural reward for paying attention to the tangle of the citys streets. As we become more skilled at the 21st-century task [of moving through bits of information quickly] the wiring of the brain will inevitably change to deal more efficiently with more information. Neuroscientist Gary Small speculates that the human brain might be changing faster today than it has since the prehistoric discovery of tools. Its not surprising, then, that when Matthew Robson, a fifteen-year-old Morgan Stanley intern, analyzed his generation, the report he generated is basically a summary of how his generation collects and processes information. This ability will be the defining feature of his generation. 4. Generation Z will be smarter. Generation Y is the most educated generation in US history. By far. Its not just that they have access to more information and teaching. But also, they did way more homework than any of their predecessors (which, by the way, is thought to be maybe damaging, and another reason that Gen Y is no good at self-direction.) But the next generation could be even smarter, thanks to neuro-enhancers. Today kids experiment with ADHD medications to use in off-label ways, mostly to be more focused on getting more homework done, so they can have time to party at school. But todays off-label users are mostly smart, rich, at-a-great-college kids who will have wild success in life anyway. And the downside to neuro-enhancerssquashed creativityhits these kids too hard to keep up the habit. Another approach would be to give less privileged kids access to neuro-enhancers. Scientists and sociologists surmise that this would actually be a socioeconomic leveling mechanism that we have not been able to achieve with education. Margaret Talbot wrote in the New Yorker that a pretty clear trend across the studies say neuro-enhancers will be less helpful for people who score above average and cognitive enhancing pills could actually become levelers, if they are dispensed cheaply. And Talbot quotes The British Medical Association as declaring: Universal access to enhancing interventions would bring up the base-line of cognitive ability, which is generally seen to be a good thing. How does this affect the workplace? A wider range of people can do cognitively challenging jobs. And, if you think Gen Y is obnoxious about being better at processing information than the older people, think how Gen Y will feel when the next generation tells them their IQ is much higher. And theyre right. Gen Y will be getting on the Adderall bandwagon to stay competitive the way Baby Boomers today get on Facebook.

Getting your first job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Getting your first job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Like you, I once struggled with landing my first job in the real world. Luckily, through my broad network, I established a link to a well established entrepreneur that mentored me into what I am today. You might be thinking that I was fortunate in this respect, but if you take a step back and examine your contacts, including family and friends, you may just end up in this position. This was of course not my first job, as I worked as a caterer and as a camp counselor, but this was the first job where my work would boost both my character and standing in the workforce. For those of you who do not have this opportunity, you must take positions, where you are a “servicer” instead of a “producer”. I differentiate these by the role they play in an organization. A “servicer” is one that gets paid to interact with the consumers and aims to make a sale, while a “producer” actually facilitates the operation behind the scenes. Examples of servicers are waitresses or selling clot hing at a retail store. By taking these jobs, a hiring employer (for a “producer” position) will be impressed that you have worked in the past, instead of being passive or unmotivated. Basically, you will increase your chances for getting the positions you seek by sacrificing now. It took me three internships and two service jobs, in order to take an internship relating to my field (marketing). I had to make cold calls as a salesman, create websites and help run accounts payable, in order to be in a position where I could acquire a marketing internship with another company. Tip: Don’t be afraid to sacrifice time now to achieve potential success in the future. Ok now take a deep breath and follow along with me as I demonstrate to you the most effective way to position yourself so you get more interviews and acquire a new corporate position. First, remember to use what you already have to your advantage when constructing your resume. If you see job descriptions that are close to what you have, but you are lacking certain criteria, either build around it or seek the technical skills before applying. Second, take practice interviews with your friends, parents, mentors or guidance counselors in order to gain both confidence and experience. If you find yourself interviewing for a position that doesn’t interest you, always use it as practice as well and you might even find yourself taking the job, as a sacrifice to get what you really desire. Resumes should display your skills, achievements, work experience, grades/honors, school work and classes and technical expertise. After constructing your resume to cover all those areas in a story-like m anner, it is time to start applying for jobs. From my experience, there are three routes to applying for jobs: Verbal: Calling companies and expressing interest, while trying to pinpoint key contacts within the group you would like to work with. Electronic: The proper way to handle electronic submissions is to spread your resume like a virus through as many relevant websites as possible that have what your looking for. From my experience, the top 3 websites where to post are Monster, eRecruiting and Yahoo Hot Jobs. Networking: The quickest path into a new company is by already knowing an internal employee. Internal employees, like me, have networks built within a company and access to referring candidates to others. Next, you will be screened by all the companies you applied to. If you applied to a large corporation, they have a crawler that picks keywords, customized by the manager that is seeking a candidate, such as yourself. Smaller companies will usually email you back if they are interested. The screening process usually places all the applicants that have the right skills for the job into a job bank, from which the employer either calls for a phone interview (large company) or bring into their office (small firm). If you have been selected to interview, do the best you can do and the worst that can happen is that you met another contact for the future. At this point, you will be notified within weeks if you were accepted to fill the position or rejected. Sometimes further interviews may occur, when the pool of candidates is large. If you are rejected, just keep interviewing, and at some point, you will get a job. If it is not the job you intended to obtain, you must work there as a sacrif ice to further your career. REMEMBER: Always think long-term when contemplating which jobs to accept!

How to Improve Your Career in Your Free Time - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Improve Your Career in Your Free Time - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career How do you get ahead in the workplace? Some people over-deliver on projects they are assigned, hoping to be recognized with increased pay or a promotion. Others look for inefficiencies in the company that can serve as new leadership opportunities. Still, some employees favor becoming a voice of the brand, writing external-facing articles and speaking at industry events on behalf of their organizations. However you choose to pursue advancing your career, chances are you spend a good deal of your working hours on those efforts. For ambitious individuals, this is what separates you from the average worker who, as George Carlin famously commented, works just hard enough not to get fired, and gets paid just enough not to quit. But what if I were to tell you that you can make a much bigger impact on your career outside of the office? Today, that probably doesnt surprise you, with everyone constantly connected to work email and the traditional 9-to-5 schedule being all but abolished. However, Im not suggesting that you should work more on, well,  work. Im suggesting that you should focus on improving yourself in your spare time as a way to enhance your career potential. Of course, maximizing your productivity for your employer, and being a high-level performer are both extremely important components to success. But they cant be the only ones. With that idea in mind, here are three ways you can improve your career in your free time: 1. Pick up a hobby. This might sound simple, but youd be amazed at how many people dont have a creative outlet away from the workplace. With long working hours, family obligations, and all of the other time-constraints we have in our day-to-day, finding time to do something you enjoy can get lost in the shuffle. But its important to make sure that doesnt happen. Having a creative hobby is a way to relieve stress, increase overall happiness, and find new meaning in your work. For me, having a hobby of performing comedy gave me new skills like listening, working an audience, and being observant. These were all transferable to my job as a marketer. At the beginning, I didnt see the correlation, but by stretching creative muscles outside of work, I improved my career almost by accident. 2. Write. The biggest issue I find with smart people I work with is that they struggle to communicate their ideas or expertise. That isnt to say that they dont have the capacity to do so, its just difficult for them. So I suggest to everyone that they make a habit of writing. Even a couple of paragraphs a day is enough to improve your ability to put ideas on paper. Ideally, this can result in blogs about your field of expertise that can enhance your personal brand within your industry. But, it doesnt have to be. Perhaps you see a movie that makes you think, or have an engaging conversation with a friend that sparks some line of thought. Writing your ideas down is a metaphor for putting action behind them. Its about stretching the creative muscle you arent used to using, remember? 3. Do something new once a month. The time-threshold here is arbitrary. What I mean is that you should make sure to incorporate something into your life that is either unusual, new, or takes you out of your comfort zone. And to do so on a regular basis. Perhaps that means taking a yoga class, or eating a new food, or even buying a Rosetta Stone and learning a different language. Im a comedian, so youll have to bare with me as many of my quotes come from comedic minds. This one is particularly applicable. Del Close, the father of long-form improv, once said, The job of the improviser is to lead an interesting life and share it with others on stage. I think the same is true for everyone. By doing something new and exciting, you create an opportunity to grow and adapt. You also make yourself more interesting, which in turn, will make you a more desirable person to work with. Think about the people in your office, dont you tend to gravitate toward those who have interesting stories from the weekend? And Im not talking about how they went out and had too many drinks, though those stories are good too. People still run organizations, if you want to get ahead you have to be the type that they are going to like spending time with. There are a number of other ways you can spend your time improving yourself and your career, but hopefully these can get you started in the right direction. Ultimately, its about focusing on how you can make yourself a more interesting and well-rounded individual, so you can bring those experiences and skills into the workplace. Absolutely, this starts with focusing your energy on doing a good job for your company. But, I suspect if you expend energy to make yourself happier and give yourself an opportunity to grow outside of work, you will reap the benefits in the office as well. What do you do to constantly improve? Share your ideas in the comment section below!

Talent Inc Resume Writing Rules For The Job Hunt

Talent Inc Resume Writing Rules For The Job HuntTalent Inc resumes writing rules can help you and your talented writers in the process of becoming a success. Your goal is to have your talents recognized and your writing to produce an outcome that is desirable. You want to be a positive influence on people in this world.Resume writing rules should never be relaxed in any way. The degree of inconsistency within resumes is too great for the individual to stand out. People who have not done their homework may produce a resume that is full of spelling and grammatical errors. The truth is you need to have it right.Talent Inc resumes writing rules will require you to keep certain parameters in mind. It's no use putting yourself in a position where the people you work with do not respect you. You need to create the image of someone you want to be.Talent Inc resumes writing rules will tell you that there are several ways to show leadership skills and other traits that are desirable. There are different levels of leadership. Some of the traits that can be used include but are not limited to:You cannot stop with this list and then expect to make up the numbers when creating your resumes. People need to see you as someone with the ability to lead.Talent Inc resumes writing rules will be telling you that you have to make sure you understand what you are doing. There is no reason to waste time with things that you do not understand. The whole idea is to be effective, so don't forget to find out exactly what you are doing wrong.Talent Inc resumes writing rules will point out that the key to writing your resume is to get rid of as much unnecessary information as possible. It's possible that you will find yourself in a situation where you may need to add something in. It's better to remove everything than it is to add something to a job that you already have.Talent Inc resumes writing rules will let you know that the main key to succeeding is to develop good communication skill s. Everyone has a speech on how they are going to react. By learning how to speak the language of the marketplace you can learn to speak the language of the hiring manager as well.

How To Use Bargaining Power To Get What You Want

How To Use Bargaining Power To Get What You Want One secret to success in navigating your career and being effective as a leader is to understand bargaining power and make friends with it. bargaining power  ('b??g?n?? 'pa??) noun â€" the ability of a person, group, or organization to exert influence over another party in a negotiation in order to achieve a deal which is favorable to themselves Source: collinsdictionary.com That’s because bargaining power is an integral part of influencing, negotiating and advocating for what you want and need. By the way, this doesn’t have to feel Machiavellian â€" the “you” can refer to your team within the department, or your organization in the marketplace, and not just to you as an individual. We had an excellent example of bargaining power this week when Taylor Swift got Apple to change its policy on paying (or rather not paying) for music downloads. But you don’t need to be a Taylor Swift to have and apply your own bargaining power. So, how do you get bargaining power, and how can you use it most effectively? Where to find your sources of bargaining power When it comes to bargaining power, we all have sources that we can tap. Here are five places to look for your bargaining power â€" and this will help you recognize when others have it as well. 1. When you have something they want â€" let’s call them “goodies”. That can mean: Being a value generator (for example, having a talent for making or saving money for the organization). Being a linchpin that holds the effort together or who can prevent others from wreaking havoc (having a key relationship with a difficult but lucrative client, the favorite babysitter who keeps your kids happy and safe for 3 hours while you’re out for dinner). Having “goodies” you can dispense (public recognition, resources, projects, monetary rewards, etc.). Having “goodies” you can withhold (Taylor Swift’s music). 2. When you’ve just had a big “win” Bringing in or closing a big deal puts you in an ideal position to ask for more resources. 3. When you’ve just been dealt a setback The other person feeling guilty/bad about what’s just happened (e.g., telling you you’re not getting promoted) and feeling they “owe you one”. 4. Being in control of your destiny Having “walking away money” (even if it’s not quite Taylor Swift’s $200mm). Having other attractive options (other service providers, other job options). 5. Having public opinion on your side Having an unassailable argument that will stand up in the court of public opinion (as my father-in-law says, “when you’re right, you’re right”). Building a network of connections/supporters/true believers/your “posse” who will support and back you. How would you add to this list? Four ways to play it When it comes to deploying bargaining power, here are four strategies you can employ. 1. Own it When you have bargaining power, you as a leader have a duty to take ownership of it and use it well. That means using your power for “good not evil”. Employ it for the benefit of the group and not for purely selfish purposes that may even go against the interests of the team. It also means using it such a way that your bargaining power is preserved and even enhanced so you can use it again in the future. This is about how you communicate your position and negotiate. Be careful not to win the battle but deplete your effectiveness going forward. In Taylor Swift’s example, her move was in support of all indie artists and she phrased her “letter” in a professional, respectful and gracious way. Not only did she make it (relatively) easy for Apple to change their position, she did it in a way that preserved both the relationship and her integrity. 2. Reveal it Sometimes, people don’t recognize that you have bargaining power when you really do have it. In those situations, it’s your responsibility to reveal it. Whether you do it by “baring your teeth” or through a more elegant method will depend on the situation and your style. The important thing is that you find a way that’s to your advantage. For example, when my husband and I were just starting out and looking to buy a house, the realtors didn’t take us seriously. We weren’t being shown many houses and generally felt ignored. That’s when we decided to flip the dynamic. Instead of dutifully waiting for the realtors to call us with opportunities, we called them and said we were auctioning ourselves out as buyers. We explained that we would put simultaneous bids on four houses and the first seller to hit our bid would win us as their buyers. Nothing like a little competition to set off a flurry of activity and we soon had our new home. 3. Capitalize on it There will be times when bargaining power just drops into your lap. The key then is to have the presence of mind to recognize that gift for what it is, and capitalize on it.     Here’s one example. It was October and I was up for promotion in the group I had just joined at the start of the year.     Most people had gone home for the night when my boss asked me to step into the department head’s office for a minute â€" let’s call them Elise and Quentin (not their real names). That’s when Elise gave me the bad news: no promotion for me this year. While they had pushed hard for me, the committee wanted a longer track record of success than just nine months. Elise and Quentin were disappointed with the outcome and were sorry to have to give me the news. When I left them to go back to my desk, they looked almost as crushed as I felt. That’s when I remembered my disappointment the previous yearend when my compensation was cut substantially in my old group. So I went back to the office, knocked on the door and thanked Elise and Quentin for pushing hard for me. I assured them that I would redouble my efforts over the next 12 months so that it would be a clear-cut decision for the committee next time. Then I mentioned the cut in pay in my previous group. Before I could say more, Elise and Quentin brightened visibly and said they would be delighted to look into rectifying the compensation situation. This was within their remit, and it would give them a chance to express their strong support for me. From deep disappointment came unexpected bargaining power â€" and I had almost missed it! 4. Create it When you don’t have bargaining power, go out and create it. Here’s an example of what I mean. When I was graduating from business school, I expected to receive an offer to return to Morgan Stanley as an Associate. After all, I had done well as an Analyst and the rest of my former Analyst group had all just received offers. Days pass and no offer. It turns out that my having talked about how much I enjoyed my summer job at Boston Consulting Group and the fact that I was even contemplating the full time consulting offer caused confusion: “Is May committed to returning to the Firm or not?” Not being one to beg, I accepted the invitation to interview at archrival Goldman Sachs. They turned out to be great people and I ended up receiving an offer to join their Private Finance group. Perhaps it was coincidence, but a day later, I had an offer from Morgan Stanley too. Generating other options for yourself is a great way to create bargaining power, and it will give you more confidence as well. Another way is to join forces with others who share the same viewpoint or position as you. There’s power in gathering a coalition whereas it’s easier to be ignored if you stand alone. Finally Recognize that each of us has multiple ways to gain and deploy our bargaining power, and it will vary depending on situation and timing. What matters is that you learn to find it, show it, create it and use it wisely. And whatever you do, remember to use your bargaining power for good, not evil! So, how do you use your bargaining power, and what’s worked best for you?

The New Police Officer ( Special Constable) Core Competencies

The New Police Officer ( Special Constable) Core Competencies The New Police Officer (Police Special)  Core Competencies The New Police Officer (Police Special)  Core CompetenciesThe National Police Improvement Agency has taken the step to update and improve the Police Officer core competencies so they are more in line with the work of the modern day police force. These same  competencies  also apply to the role of police special constable.   Are you looking for the very latest POLICE OFFICER COMPETENCIES? If so, take a look at our New Police Officer Interview Questions, based on the new competencies.2018 UPDATE: British Transport Police and the MET Police are now using these new core competencies.The core competencies will replace the old ones with immediate effect and will be used during that national police selection process including the different elements of the assessment centre including:â€"                   Application form completionâ€"                   Role play and interactive exercisesâ€"                   Written tests and written report writingâ€"                   Numerical and verbal reasoning testsâ€"                   Competency based interviewIn this article we will explore the new competencies and how you can match them during the different stages of selection.The new core competencies for a police officer are as follows:Serving the publicOne of the fundamental roles of the police is to serve the public and respond to their needs. You will be required to build confidence in the public as communities are now far more diverse than ever. You will need to gather intelligence and work with different agencies such as the Local Authority, the Fire Service and other stakeholders to provide a great public service. During the selection process you must provide a really good service during the role plays and the written report writing. You may also get asked an interview questions that goes along the lines of:“Can you give an example of when you have delivery excellent customer service to a member of the public?”Openness to changeThe police force has been changing for many years now and they want to recruit new officers who are open to change. You will have to find better and more cost-effective ways of working in the police force and be open to the changes that are implemented by senior officers. During the selection process you will have to answer questions based around your understanding of change and how it affects the force. This might be done during a police officer final interview if your chosen force decides to have one as part of the police selection process.Service deliveryEffective service delivery is crucial to the police force. You will have to plan and organise your tasks to fit in with the police force’s main objectives and goals. During the assessment centre you will have to organise your actions in the role play and interactive scenarios in order to demonstrate that you have this key quality. An interview questions for the assessment centre might be:“Can you give an example of when you have planned or organised an event t o meet someone else’s requirements?”ProfessionalismWithout doubt, this is one of the most important core competencies. The public expects its police officers to be professional at all times and uphold the principles of great service delivery. You will need to act with integrity and take ownership for resolving problems. In particular, during the police assessment centre role play scenarios you will have to act in a resilient manner and take action to solve any problems. You can demonstrate this by saying to the role play actor: “I can assure you that I will take personal responsibility for making things happen and I will act now in order to resolve this issue.”Decision makingAs a police officer you will have to gather information from a range of sources in order to allow you to make effective decisions. Before making a decision you will need to consider all of the facts of the case. During the report writing stage of the selection process you will have to read a summary of e vents in relation to the Westshire Centre and then come up with a written report solving the problem. Most candidates fail at this stage due to poor spelling and grammar. Make sure you practice these in the build-up to the assessment centre.Working with othersFinally, as a police officer you will have to work with others as part of a team in order to solve problems. You will also have to offer support to your work colleagues and be flexible in your approach to tasks. Furthermore, you should be willing to work with anyone regardless of their age, sex, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or otherwise. The police force needs to be diverse in nature if it is to provide an excellent service to the public.To learn how to become a police officer you will need to demonstrate the core competencies at every stage. This entry was posted in Police, Job Competencies. Bookmark the permalink. Richard Electrical Comprehension Reasoning TestWhat Are The Qualities Required To Become A Train Driver