Well, by now if your department is taking applications you have probably already noticed a spike in your applications. I personally give the recession at least 10% of the credit for my current spike in applications. But does this spike and increase in applications help?
To appropriately answer that question you must look at the applicants who are applying. So far, I believe the current recession is only bringing good looking numbers but more unqualified, less dedicated applicants to the table. When people begin job hunting they are hoping to find a stable position that will “bring home the bacon” no matter what it takes. Law enforcement is typically, not always, but again typically one of the few jobs that you don’t normally have to worry about layoffs. Therefore, the job is appealing and very attractive to most. Unfortunately this brings out the person who really is not aware of what the job truly entails.
Recession therefore equals good stats but questionable applicants!
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