Places are sought after, so take care over your application, discuss it with your Careers Adviser and apply in plenty of time. These are vacation courses designed to assist people who have a genuine interest in a career as a police officer. Courses are held in August and September and provide an insight into police work and what a police career can offer. Courses generally include visits or talks by specialist departments, visits to operational stations, meetings with serving officers and, in some cases, the opportunity to accompany officers on patrol. Details of locations and dates plus application forms are available in Careers.
Early application is advised, as courses are usually oversubsribed.
Final deadline for applications is Friday 27 July 2001 . These include scientific and technical, manufacturing management, information systems, human resources, marketing research, engineering, supply chain, finance, sales and marketing. There will also be practical hints and tips on the graduate recruitment process, from making the best of your application form through to interview techniques and assessment centre advice. Closing date 13 July 2001. City Courses aim to give participants an insight into careers in the City such as stockbroker, trader, fund manager, analyst, insurance, coporate finance etc.