Originally posted by Lance
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Security Check/Clearance transfer - how long should it take?
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Still waiting (and resuming the job hunting process)
This is one situation - waiting for a clearance to transfer - where "keep looking until you're at the client's desk" doesn't really help that much
How many thousands would you personally lose before you said "stop, no more"?⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by malvolio View Post
Why does that make a difference. I've spent a lot of architecture time on access routes IP structures, ecure data management and the like. It's not all about what's stored but also a bout how...See You Next TuesdayComment
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My advice would be to go on holiday, apply for gigs for only 1 hour a day. 30 mins in the morning to catch new ads, 30 mins evening. Call up every lead you think looks good to inform them your CV is coming through during the call. Then, you either come back to your SC job in 2-3 weeks, or you get interviews remotely. The bonus of this is you get a holiday and also less stress. Hanging about around the house won't help much as you might or might not have a role as of now.Comment
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Originally posted by agentzero View PostMy advice would be to go on holiday, apply for gigs for only 1 hour a day. 30 mins in the morning to catch new ads, 30 mins evening. Call up every lead you think looks good to inform them your CV is coming through during the call. Then, you either come back to your SC job in 2-3 weeks, or you get interviews remotely. The bonus of this is you get a holiday and also less stress. Hanging about around the house won't help much as you might or might not have a role as of now.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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First time I've needed SC and got the letter saying my clearance was approved today. I submitted my application in mid July - so about 2 months for me.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostI've signed a contract for a role that was meant to begin weeks ago that required a clearance to be transferred. It's been about 3-4 weeks now - longer than the initial application to be cleared took (which was 2 weeks)
How long does it normally take (I know this is a variable, but what's considered reasonable?) and at what point do you cut your losses?
I know this is the name of the game, but I've lost thousands of pounds waiting for this to happen and at some point I need to say "no more".
Particularly interested in people who've recently had their SC transferred and how long theirs took.
Do you already get your SC now? I submitted my application in July, and still waiting for their vetting decision now.Comment
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