Police application

[AmyD123]

I am in the process of filling in my application to join the force. I am really struggling to come up with ideas for two questions asking me 1) to describe a situation where I had to problem solve and then 2) to describe a situation where I acted assertivley and accepted responsibility for my actions. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas to start of my brain storming session!

[anniebird]

As these answers re supposed to be from your own experience I do not know how you can expect any suggestions from complete strangers. You are the only person who knows what problems you have solved and when you have acted assertively.

[PeeBee1]

It is quite hard to think of things, its only when you ask someone the question & they tell you their experiences or say has this or that ever happened that you think oh yes i done this & i done that & was assertive in this situation.

Cant think off top of my head Amy, will have a think 4 u

[AmyD123]

I appreciate anything, just something to get me thinking!

[zzxxee]

in a work environment have you ever had to do a spur of the moment decision that was not in your job description? maybe a decision that somebody of higher rank commended you for??
have you ever been in a situation where you have had to give or assist in first aid??

[Whoever]

Try starting off with your friends and family who perhaps know you best. Have you ever been involved in a family crisis - illness, death, emergency where you've been able to step in and take over, or help bring the matter to a satisfactory conclusion?
Has a friend been taken ill and you've taken her home and looked after her, done her shopping, called out a doctor etc?
You don't say what you're doing for employment at the moment, how old you are or whether you're a relative young person/school leaver? Have you been involved in any youth or voluntary organisations where you've been a leader or helper?