I don't want to disappoint you all, but I have more than enough young people working for me that are desparate for a career in the Service. Most are of a high calibre (I wouldn't send them to OASC if they were not!) and all are keen. Unfortunately many of them fail to achieve a place because of the recent downsizing, or, I believe our lords and masters call it 'right-sizing'.
There is a point about retention though!
kipper