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Solid-Bri · Joined: 09 Feb 2009 Posts: 32

In every application I've come across, there's always a section that asks you to list any other police services that you've applied to. What is the reason for this?

Does it look bad on you if you have applied to multiple services? My plan was originally to apply to as many departments as possible... But if that's something that might be frowned upon by certain departments then obviously I'll have to re-evaluate my approach.

Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

fjacky · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject:

Apply to 2-3-4 if ya want. Just be honest about it. If you go far with one service, they may ask you to withdraw your application from another service. Don't really understand that, but as long as you are forthcoming u are fine.
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Solid-Bri · Joined: 09 Feb 2009 Posts: 32

I was actually thinking more along the lines of 10-15 services... Would that be extreme?

How many services would you say the average applicant applies to?

Lynch · Joined: 28 Aug 2009 Posts: 206

Wow... 10-15.... I only applied to 2 services.
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Solid-Bri · Joined: 09 Feb 2009 Posts: 32

Perhaps 10-15 is going a bit overboard eh?

I just want to ensure I've covered every possibility, and left no stone unturned... Ya know? I mean, what if a service I haven't applied to was actually the one that would've hired me? It's that possibility that worries me.

fjacky · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:46 am Post subject:

IainDaniel · Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 120

Depends on the service.... some don't like other applications out there. They want loyality..... Which is a load of crock to me.

I would apply to a bunch.

hummerh1 · Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 611

Here's my take on the numerous applications go for it, but make sure you have what it takes. The issue is 15 applications 8 differals, your at interview number 9 and asked where have you applied you say 15 services and they ask how your making out so you say well I've been differed by these 8 so number 9 says why would we want you.

So what I'm saying as long as your applications are moving along and your being successful recruiters don't mind it's when you have applied to numerous services and aren't being successful they look at why.

hummerh1 · Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 611

Here's my take on the numerous applications go for it, but make sure you have what it takes. The issue is 15 applications 8 differals, your at interview number 9 and asked where have you applied you say 15 services and they ask how your making out so you say well I've been differed by these 8 so number 9 says why would we want you.

So what I'm saying as long as your applications are moving along and your being successful recruiters don't mind it's when you have applied to numerous services and aren't being successful they look at why.

Solid-Bri · Joined: 09 Feb 2009 Posts: 32

Thanks for the input everybody.

I'll probably take your advice fjacky and apply to just a few to start with, and see how things develop from there.

(And I hope your aunt is ball-less!)

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Escobar · Joined: 20 Jan 2010 Posts: 50 Location: Toronto

Hey Hummer I was just wondering your opinion on my case, because of what you said about the deferrals looking bad, this made me feel very nervous because I recently had an LFI with HPS witch was my 3 choice and got deferred
but now I have an interview in the end of the month with TPS witch is my first choice do you think this will affect me, HPS didn't gave me any explanation why I got deferred, my best guest is that I am from Toronto so they have most think that I wasn't going to stay with them for long
But again do you think this will affect my interview with TPS ?

hummerh1 · Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 611

Don't worry if you applied to only three services and have been deferred by one and going for interview number two. I was using the large number of deferals 8 or so as an example. I actually asked a recruiters opinion on this subject and that was their response.
But don't worry about one most people don't make it first try.

Escobar · Joined: 20 Jan 2010 Posts: 50 Location: Toronto

Thanks hummer for replying so fast that makes me feel much better