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10 Rules for Police Resumes
Dr. Richard Weinblatt
10. Name and Contact Information
Make sure that you put your name and contact information at the top of the first sheet. Additionally, put your name at the top of each subsequent sheet in case the resume pages get separated. Triple-check that you have this information both accurate and in an easy place to locate.
Very importantly, as mentioned at the beginning of this article, follow any specific instructions that the hiring department gives you. Follow what they ask as that is a screening and elimination tool in and of itself. They may not even want a resume. Whatever the case, a resume, when requested, is another chance for you shine as brightly as the badge you want to wear.
Dr. Richard B. Weinblatt, Ed.D., M.P.A., is the Director of the Institute for Public Safety (over Criminal Justice, Basic Police Academies, Fire Science, etc.) for Central Ohio Technical College. He can be contacted at thecopdoc.com.
petermiles
4 months ago
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about 2 years ago
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guarddog45
almost 3 years ago
218 Comments
Another fantastic article with more useful information. I can't recommend this site any more than I already do...this is the best site, esp. for us future LEO's!
NCSO614
about 3 years ago
424 Comments
Very useful and informative information.
Koda0317
about 3 years ago
354 Comments
this is a very informative article, and a resource I wish I had when I was applying. Another side note, once I was done with my resume, I had other people review it, and then edit it for me. This seemed to help with getting all the information that was required for the applications. Just be complete and follow the directions.
Anonymous
about 3 years ago
thank you for this article. Awesome advice
Shoebox
about 3 years ago
18 Comments
I should have found this site like three months back.
Anonymous
about 3 years ago
When I applied for the CHP I must have check my application over 6 or 7 times, and I still had information wrong, missing, or didn't see it. Be VERY THOROUGH when filling out applications or resumes.
mpgiebitz
about 3 years ago
38 Comments
Great tips. I wish I knew this information earlier.
Guadalupeperez
about 3 years ago
16 Comments
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doctorcop
about 3 years ago
2 Comments
Great article containing useful information.
mmcintyre
about 3 years ago
124 Comments
very helpful information.