Forces Recruitment
Today I was a day full of interviews; I had one with the head of security for the University and one with a charming Forces Recruitment Officer. I know it seems strange that any recruitment officer comes off as anything except slimy... I'll never forget my first conversation with an officer all he kept doing was reassuring me that I probably would never have to shoot anyone.But today's interview went very well - I felt he was honest and while he seemed to be taken back by some of my questions he answered them all as best as he could.
It was great for me though - I approach as the doe-eyed journalism student (making sure to put emphasis on the student bit) then ask questions like:
"What attracts University graduates to the forces?" (Read: what makes a well educated student possibly want to be cannon fodder). The answer to that was money (no big surprise) and excitement/adventure. Who would have thought that war/killing people could be considered an adventure - well to each their own.
My favourite question was:
"With the changing face of politics and the negative public opinion of war and the military are you have a hard time recruiting?" He said no - with all the coverage the Canadian Forces are getting more people are actually approaching them. This was the most surprising to me, but I guess after he told me people joined for adventure, it shouldn't have. I know I should be more supportive because I know that we need to have a presence in SOME places, but it simply reminds me of a t-shirt my friend Stacey has...
"Join the Army, travel to exotic places, meet amazing people....... then kill them"
posted by Angela @ 7:07 p.m.
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