“I would 100% recommend anyone that is looking to become a police officer to attend this seminar. The information given during this seminar I know will help to set me apart from others during my application process. Without this seminar I know I would have struggled greatly with the Oral Board. If you’re worried about the Oral Board process this seminar will take care of all your worries.”
-Entry Level Oral Board Seminar Attendee
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“I am simply saying that your coaching for this promotion is the key to success for anyone involved. It is literally the talk of our department. The almost daily buzz around is ‘who got Reilly?’ and ‘Reilly is worth his weight in gold.’ You have become legend.”
-Oral Board Coaching Client
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“I am a Massachusetts police officer who has progressed to second in command of a medium sized urban police department through competitive written examinations. I met Bill Reilly 2 years ago when I decided to pursue a chief’s position in a small rural department.
I was completely unprepared for the assessment center and oral board processes. With Bill’s assistance, I managed to finish second in a field of 70 in that process. Two years and a couple of coaching sessions later, I have just been identified as the selectee for the chief of police position in a small department.
I was shocked to hear the selectmen discuss the candidates on cable television and explain how my personality and comfortable speaking style had won the day. I can assure you that I don’t possess a winning personality and have never been a comfortable public speaker, but through Bill’s coaching and encouragement, I was able to demonstrate my skill level and professionalism throughout the process and win the day.
Anyone who is serious about winning in today’s highly competitive hiring and promotional process, will do well with Finest’s seminars and personal coaching services. Bill Reilly doesn’t so much teach you subject material, he teaches you how to demonstrate what you know, and how to best present yourself.
I highly recommend Finest’s Professional Development and Bill Reilly. It is certainly an investment that I am happy that I made, and I’m sure it played a vital role in my most recent selection as police chief.”
-”Police Chief Coach” Client
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“Absolutely awesome class. Broadens an applicant’s perspective on approaches to the oral board and make you think critically on an all encompasing approach to the interview.
Without a doubt–if you want the promotion–take this class!”
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“The seminar was excellent. I definitely left feeling more confident and comfortable going into my oral boards. The knowledge I gained from Bill will benefit me not only in the orals, but also in my performance as a supervisor on a daily basis. I recommend this to anyone who may be facing an upcoming oral, whether you think you are prepared or not. I guarantee no matter how prepared you think you are, Bill will make you more. Thanks Bill.”
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“I wanted you to know I scored a perfect 40 out of 40 on the oral boards and achieved an overall number 1 ranking, so your ‘magic formula’ worked again. That is now the second police department with which I have achieved a perfect score on the oral board. You are truly a master at the art of oral boards, hopefully I will be speaking with you soon about coaching me through my Sergeant exam.”
“I cannot tell you how excited I was after I left. I went into the process a bit timid and not quite sure about my abilities. After leaving your class I really believed in my heart I could and will achieve my goals.”
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“The most important knowledge that I gained from this experience is that the ability to perform well on a promotional examination comes from within. I’ve learned that I have all of the required talents, skills and abilities, but it is the ability to convey these attributes that is most important.
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“This one day course presents an easy to grasp and comprehensive sytem to approach interview preparation. One may follow this system exactly as taught, or use its methods with their components tailored to how a particular mind processes and retreives information. This is a solid foundation and a reliable roadmap to oral board success.”
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“Within minutes of talking with Bill, you will have no doubt of his expertise and sincerity in seeing you succeed. Bill has somehow combined his extensive knowledge, experience, love of the job, and care for those on the the job, into a consumable package that will not only encourage you to excel, but also provide you surprisingly easy techniques to do so.
“If you are truly committed to your agency, advancing your career, and improving your day to day supervising skills, I highly recommend that you attend an event. Thanks Bill.”
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“I really took a lot from this class, and felt like I could take on the world upon leaving! I can’t say enough positive about the class–it’s truly worth every dollar and hour of my time, not just for effective leadership, but also for improving life skills! Thank you so much for such a great opportunity! I haven’t stopped talking about it at work (only suggesting that it was the best training class I’ve taken, but would not give any answers up!!! Still the competition!). Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“I attended the class in the Month of April,and took in an overwhelming amount of information regarding how to present your information before an Oral Board.
I thought the instructor was excellent in delivering the information needed in order for me to be successful during the oral board process.
My travel from the City of Atlanta to your workshop was well worth the trip.”
-Oral Board Workshop Attendee
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“Once again, Bill Reilly has helped me to reach my goal of finishing first in my department’s promotional process. With Bill’s help and guidance, I finished first on both the written examination and the oral board examination for lieutenant.
It has been such a valuable experience for me, both personally and professionally, to experience Bill’s unique and effective coaching service. After every coaching session, I was armed with a definite path to reach my goal. Anyone that is serious about getting promoted needs to utilize Bill’s services.
Not only has Bill become a trusted coach and mentor for my law enforcement career, he has also become a great friend who is eager to see me succeed in every aspect of my life.
Once again, I highly recommend Bill Reilly without reservation. I look forward to working with Bill in the future when I test for captain or other positions at the executive-level.”
-Coaching Client*
*Serious inquiries may receive this client’s contact information after contacting Bill Reilly by telephone at 860-647-7993.
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*Note: Nearly all testimonials are anonymous because coaching is a confidential process.
You can rest assured that when you are a coaching client, Finest’s will value your privacy.
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“Bill, your knowledge and insight into the promotional process was invaluable. With your assistance, I not only reached my goal of finishing first, I also scored the highest in my department’s history on both the written and the oral portions of my exam. I would not hesitate to recommend your services and I look forward to using you in the future when I test for Lieutenant.”
-Coaching Client
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“You will leave with the confidence that you are a step or two ahead of the competition. Also, tons of excellent material to help prepare you to come out #1. Worth every penny I spent!”
-Oral Board Workshop attendee
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“Doesn’t get any better than this! (Seriously!) The acronyms are beyond helpful!!!”
-Training attendee
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“Excellent. It was a benefit to be in the class. I will be able to become a better supervisor.”
-Training attendee
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“I knew I wanted to advance my career and I was as good a candidate as my peers. But I realized I needed that competitive edge to lead the pack. With Bill Reilly’s help I surpassed other candidates who had outscored me in previous promotional processes. Bill taught me how to prepare mentally and academically. His guidance meant so much to me that he was one of the first people I contacted when I got the promotion.”
-Oral Board Coaching Client
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“Bill’s personal coaching helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses. He then keeps you focused on the goals of developing your personal best. You don’t want to be testing against someone who was coached by Bill Reilly.”
-Police Lieutenant, Fairfield County Connecticut
-Oral Board Coaching Client
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“Without a doubt Bill Reilly is the best instructor I have had during my sixteen years in law enforcement. Mr. Reilly is clearly an expert in the field and has a unique way of imparting his knowledge in a way that is easy to understand and retain.”
-Training Attendee
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“Great block of instruction from a true subject matter expert.”
-Training Attendee
“Best regards, Bill. I not only enjoyed greatly working with you on my career plan, but truly value the opportunity to have established a friendship with you. You are the kind of mentor that every officer should have the good fortune to know.”
-Ken Harrison, Lieutenant (Ret.), Weymouth (MA) PD
-Coaching Client
“Again, thank you for the tremendous amount of help! Your ingredients, support, and your devotion toward my goal are forever etched in my memory. It was an honor to be a student of yours. Most importantly, I am already a better police officer for going further into developing my skills and abilities through your professional guidance. If any student has a doubt as to whether to use your program, have them call or email me.”
-Oral Board Coaching Client
*Serious inquiries may receive this client’s contact information after contacting Bill Reilly by telephone at 860-647-7993.
“Excellent Material and highly applicable to my job.”
-Training Attendee
“In order to best present yourself, your experience, and knowledge on exam day, coaching is a tool that should not be overlooked. I have no doubt that the deciding factor in achieving my promotion to the rank of police captain was getting Bill Reilly to be my preparation coach. His experience at every level of the police rank structure as well as his professional approach to coaching was the key component in allowing me to present myself in the best possible light on exam day. Thank you Bill.”
-Oral Board Coaching Client*
*Serious inquiries may receive this client’s contact information after contacting Bill Reilly by telephone at 860-647-7993.
“When I embarked on a recent upper level management testing process, I knew the competition was going to be strong. I sought Bill Reilly’s assistance and guidance which led to my number one ranking. Bill’s experience and insight into the police promotional process is second to none. He provided me the tools to prepare myself mentally for the challenge I would face both prior to and during the exams. This preparation instilled confidence in my abilities and the mindset that I was number one. If you are serious about achieving your goals they should include Bill Reilly’s professional development, you deserve nothing less.”
-Oral Board Coaching Client
“I was promoted to Sergeant in August of 2008, my goal was to make this rank and that has been achieved. Your expertise made all of the difference and has caused me to be quite highly regarded as a result of my oral board performance. I am certain you will be contacted by someone when another test rolls around as I openly attribute my success to you. Thanks again.”
- Oral Board Coaching Client
“I met Bill Reilly during a law enforcement management class that he was teaching at the police academy. I immediately knew that he was the person for me if I was to be successful in achieving my goal of being promoted in an upcoming Lieutenants test. After signing on with him and preparing for this process, I achieved my goal which was to place at the top of the promotional list. Even after receiving my promotion to Lieutenant, I continue to use him as a career development coach.
If you are looking for someone in the law enforcement field to assist you in developing your career, Bill Reilly is the person to see.
If you are thinking about advancement in your department and have never taken a promotional exam before, Bill Reilly is the person to see.
Even if you have what it takes to lead your department into the future and you are a veteran of the promotional process, you need Bill Reilly.
He will prepare you for the process, and help you achieve your goals.”
-Oral Board Coaching Client
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”Finest’s Professional Development should be in the contacts of every chief and any lieutenant or captain who want to advance their career. The preparation skills Bill Reilly helped me develop were more than enough to build confidence and ensure my confidence and competency was conveyed throughout the selection process. I recommend any police officer considering promotion seek the services of Finest’s Professional Development. It could mean the difference between good and great”!
-”Police Chief Coach” Client
“When rumors began to circulate that my department was going to be giving a Lieutenant’s Promotional Examination I knew I needed to seek out that extra edge to be promoted at the top of the list. Mr. Reilly was that edge. As a result of his coaching I was able to realize my goal on a highly competitive test in one of Connecticut’s largest municipalities. When I first spoke to Mr. Reilly I was hoping to improve my odds of a successful promotion. I never realized that over the course of our sessions I would become a better supervisor, law enforcement officer and in fact, a better person.
To anyone considering promotional or career coaching I can not highly recommend Mr. Reilly enough. He was truly interested in my success and it showed. He is one of the most knowledgeable, professional and ethical people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His unique insight made the whole promotional process as comfortable as possible and I can say on test day I never had a doubt success was assured. I again want to thank Mr. Reilly for helping me achieve this most important goal.”
-M.J.S.
-Oral Board Coaching Client
“I have had the pleasure of attending two classes at the Connecticut Police Academy taught by Bill Reilly. His Leading and Influencing for Police Supervisors and Achieving Goals classes were tremendously helpful to me and my career. When a Lieutenants exam was announced at my department I did not hesitate to contact Bill Reilly for assistance with my oral interview preparation. Bill’s techniques and coaching assistance gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to obtain the #1 score on my Lieutenants exam. I highly recommend Bill Reilly and Finest’s Professional Development to any police officer who is serious about getting promoted.”
-Oral Board Coaching Client
“Being in Law Enforcement for almost 2 decades, I felt I had the confidence needed to speak to anyone, at any level, in any setting. However, when you’re doing it for the advancement of your own career, it doesn’t always go that smooth. So, I did what any cop would do. I did my homework and searched for the most experienced, knowledgeable and local “Coach” I could find. Bill Reilly was that individual. His experience and knowledge in Law Enforcement solidified his professionalism, which bolstered my confidence at the Assessment Center. His support and guidance propelled me to the top, which resulted in my promotion to the current rank of Lieutenant. I highly recommend him to the unsure individual all the way to the confident individual, because lets face the facts, we really haven’t seen it all!”
-C.G., Connecticut
-Oral Board Coaching Client
“I want to thank you for the guidance and insight you gave me while we prepared for my promotional examination. You not only coached me in preparation for the interview portion, but your assessment center knowledge proved invaluable. As a result of our time spent together, I not only promoted, but I placed # 1 in a very competitive and challenging selection process. I look forward to working with you in the future.”
-R.W., California
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“I am really enjoying my new role as a Sergeant. I haven’t been happier in my career to date. I just hope my superiors are as happy as I am. From what I have been told they are pleased with me. My Chief has just retired after 8 years and I am part of a new administration. It is an exciting time with many opportunities on the horizon. I look forward to use your service for the Lieutenants promotion in the future. Please feel free to use my Testimonial in your news letter. I’m honored to help you.”
Thanks,
-Sgt. J.K., Florida
-Oral Board Coaching Client
“I believed I had thought of every possibility in my search for a small town Chief of Police position. But after about two years of testing and interviewing and coming very close, there was still no job offer. I began to look for the missing link. I came across Bill Reilly’s internet site and gave Bill a call. I told Bill that I felt I was close to the right blend of ability, training, experience, and education but I must be missing something that I could not detect in closing the deal. Bill was able to analyze and focus my efforts in a way that I had not done. His suggestions and guidance in re-formulating my resume, and my ability to answer questions was the necessary element that I was missing. Bill had almost completed our coaching sessions when I received a testing invitation for a small town in central Illinois. I competed in their process and was offered the position as their next Chief of Police. I am certain that without the focusing influence of Bill Reilly I would not have attained my new position. I would recommend Bill Reilly’s coaching and training to any prospective candidate who believes that they have what it takes to reach that next step up in their career. Thanks Bill!”
-Chief G.B., Illinois
-”Police Chief Coach” Client
“Recently I was preparing to undergo a competitive oral examination for the first time in 3 years. Although I had done well on previous exams, this time since I was applying for the 2nd highest ranking position in an agency, I wanted nothing less than to be ranked number one. I called Bill Reilly; met with him twice and felt thoroughly prepared when I appeared before the selection committee. For the first time, I left an oral exam feeling confident that I had answered every question to the best of my ability. And…I learned later that day that I had ranked number one! I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone in law enforcement planning to take a promotional exam to prep with Bill.”
-”Police Chief Coach” Client
“Before I made contact with Bill Reilly, I was very hesitant about pursuing a promotion to Captain in a major Southeastern city. I did not have the confidence to make the time commitment because of the pressing needs of my assignment and family. At the time, several months had already passed while I observed other candidates studying on a daily basis.
The first time after speaking with Bill Reilly, I made a schedule of what I had to do and my time constraints since the exam was only a few weeks away. Bill Reilly instilled a sense of confidence in me without even personally knowing me. I became dedicated to making the time commitment to pursue this goal. I couldn’t believe how high I had scored after the exam and realized that the effort had really paid off.
At this point my combined scores in the process placed me near the very top of the list, but I now had to prepare for an oral board. Without Bill Reilly, I would not have known how to begin to prepare for it. I again made the time commitment to prepare as others did not believe any preparation could be done. Ultimately, I had one of the top oral board scores.
I am deeply appreciative of Bill Reilly’s leadership and service. His tremendous amount of support was strong, consistent, effective, and genuine. Thank you Bill Reilly. I met my goal and am now a captain. I could not have done it without you!
-Oral Board Coaching Client
