Im at the 'Applying' stage

[fjacky]

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[fjacky]

[quote:aabe2a7910=\"fjacky\"]Hello All,

I just found out that I passed the BPAD...

Now for the hard stuff.

Is it recommended to apply to multiple Police Services, or 1 at a time?

Is there a special resume format that is recommended to use, or can I just use my resume that I used for my carreer in IT?

I have also seen a few postings regarding a mentoring class located in Oshawa (Durham) It prepares you for the LFI, ECI Psych. and Interview stages.

Has anybody taken this course before? Was it worth the money?

Any input would be GREAT. I am really low on $$$$ and want to make sure it is worth it.

Thanks ALL for your help along the way so far[/quote:aabe2a7910]

[fjacky]

Sorry for the mess everyone. Here is my POST.

Hello All,

I just found out that I passed the BPAD...

Now for the hard stuff.

Is it recommended to apply to multiple Police Services, or 1 at a time?

Is there a special resume format that is recommended to use, or can I just use my resume that I used for my carreer in IT?

I have also seen a few postings regarding a mentoring class located in Oshawa (Durham) It prepares you for the LFI, ECI Psych. and Interview stages.

Has anybody taken this course before? Was it worth the money?

Any input would be GREAT. I am really low on $$$$ and want to make sure it is worth it.

Thanks ALL for your help along the way so far

[Futrpolice]

So I guess it was a big envelope. Congrats.

[fjacky]

Yup. I kind of laughed when I first seen the BIG envelope after hearing it means a pass.

Anyway. Anyone have any thoughts on my previous post?

[fjacky]

Any thoughts on my previous post? Sorry, I'm kinda antsy.

[cowboylaw]

Congrats on your success. Now you are entering into the next stage of .... \"EXTREME STRESS\".

Response to your questions: 1. enter as many as you can... if you are successful at your LFI with one force, they another force can jump you directly to your ECI. Same goes for your ECI. If your application is with many forces, this doesn't mean you will have to face the interviews multi times.

2. Resume.... a special one isn't necessary-just make sure you include any and all experiences with security, guarding, and even experience driving different vehicles. I haul a 24 ft horse trailer and a varioty of different machines, and during the interview they commented on experience. Also, catch the web sites of certain forces, I know that Ottawa and OPP have specific forms that have to be submitted.

3. I have only heard people talking about mentoring program-I have no experience with it. If you don't have a lot of cash, you can do your own research. For the LFI - this is a corporate style interview, and they will be interested in your knowledge of their specific force. Also looking for answers to \"why\" questions. For the ECI Check out \"behavioural style interviews\" on the web and find out how they are run. There are 5 competencies-flexibility, self-control, self-confidence, relationship building, and diversity. Have some examples for each of these competencies.

Sorry volume of this message - hope it helps.

[cowboylaw]

Congrats on your success. Now you are entering into the next stage of .... \"EXTREME STRESS\".

Response to your questions: 1. enter as many as you can... if you are successful at your LFI with one force, they another force can jump you directly to your ECI. Same goes for your ECI. If your application is with many forces, this doesn't mean you will have to face the interviews multi times.

2. Resume.... a special one isn't necessary-just make sure you include any and all experiences with security, guarding, and even experience driving different vehicles. I haul a 24 ft horse trailer and a varioty of different machines, and during the interview they commented on experience. Also, catch the web sites of certain forces, I know that Ottawa and OPP have specific forms that have to be submitted.

3. I have only heard people talking about mentoring program-I have no experience with it. If you don't have a lot of cash, you can do your own research. For the LFI - this is a corporate style interview, and they will be interested in your knowledge of their specific force. Also looking for answers to \"why\" questions. For the ECI Check out \"behavioural style interviews\" on the web and find out how they are run. There are 5 competencies-flexibility, self-control, self-confidence, relationship building, and diversity. Have some examples for each of these competencies.

Sorry volume of this message - hope it helps.

[cowboylaw]

Congrats on your success. Now you are entering into the next stage of .... \"EXTREME STRESS\".

Response to your questions: 1. enter as many as you can... if you are successful at your LFI with one force, they another force can jump you directly to your ECI. Same goes for your ECI. If your application is with many forces, this doesn't mean you will have to face the interviews multi times.

2. Resume.... a special one isn't necessary-just make sure you include any and all experiences with security, guarding, and even experience driving different vehicles. I haul a 24 ft horse trailer and a varioty of different machines, and during the interview they commented on experience. Also, catch the web sites of certain forces, I know that Ottawa and OPP have specific forms that have to be submitted.

3. I have only heard people talking about mentoring program-I have no experience with it. If you don't have a lot of cash, you can do your own research. For the LFI - this is a corporate style interview, and they will be interested in your knowledge of their specific force. Also looking for answers to \"why\" questions. For the ECI Check out \"behavioural style interviews\" on the web and find out how they are run. There are 5 competencies-flexibility, self-control, self-confidence, relationship building, and diversity. Have some examples for each of these competencies.

Sorry volume of this message - hope it helps.

[fjacky]

Thanks a lot for your depth.

What do you mean by 'Why' questions?

Also, how long is the LFI interviews usually?

Would it be proper to wear a suit to the LFI?

And, if a person is successful with the LFI, how fast to you get called in for the ECI?