How to Pass the New Police Selection System: Practise for the Psychometric Tests and Succeed at the Assessment Centres

How to Pass the New Police Selection System: Practise for the Psychometric Tests and Succeed at the Assessment Centres

by Catherine Tolley (Author), Billy Hodge (Author), Harry Tolley (Author)

Synopsis

This title provides detailed guidance on every aspect of the selection process including the required competencies, how to complete the application form, and the tests candidates face at an assessment centre. There are plenty of practice questions and exercises, such as numerical reasoning, verbal logical reasoning, report writing, role play exercises, and advice on the interview itself. Candidates can also find out what to expect from the medical and how to prepare for the physical fitness test. This book is the most comprehensive guide to the new police recruitment procedures available.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 2
Publisher: Kogan page
Published: 03 Feb 2007

ISBN 10: 0749449462
ISBN 13: 9780749449469
Book Overview: Over 80,000 copies sold in the UK The number of police officers in England and Wales continues to rise with a new high of 141,381 in July 2006 Information on entry requirements and completing the application form, to preparing for tests and the assessment centre interview Includes sample psychometric, verbal reasoning and numerical tests, and role-play exercises New information on written tasks and fitness tests Suitable for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) An excellent guide to the recruitment process and invaluable to anybody approaching it for the first time. It introduces the various elements of the process clearly and logically. Richard Winterton, Chief Executive, Skills for Justice

Author Bio
Harry Tolley is a special professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham. He is the co-author of How to Pass Numeracy Tests, How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests, and How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre (all published by Kogan Page). Billy Hodge, formerly a serving police officer, is now a lecturer at the MoD Resettlement Centre in Aldershot. He has extensive experience advising candidates on police recruitment, and has run the Potential Police Officers course for the last nine years. Catherine Tolley is a former college lecturer with a background in Human Resources.