Potential Spooks are Spooked

The TV show Spooks shows the spy business to be a lot of glamour. When it started screening in the UK, applications to MI5 went up. (This is one reason why MI5 was happy to let the show go on.) As the show went on, the main cast left for other roles, normal for TV programs. However, their characters didn't get to sail off easily into the sunset, and were evicted by death, shame or... well, more death, really.

This, as can be easily understood, meant that the glamourous side wasn't so glamourous any more, as these storylines did reflect at least some degree of reality (and certain real-life terrorists attack probably didn't help either). And now MI5 are finding themselves short of female applicants.

They've got a new ad campaign going, but the applicants have to face a lot of tests. A long time ago, I applied to a certain agency, and also faced a lot of tests, but ultimately they didn't want me (I know I didn't interview well, and could do a lot better now). Perhaps I should try for MI5? After all, they only have a 60% "retirement" rate.