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    Security clearance, counter productive.

    I have SC, I’m already on the site in the job spec, I know the people in the team, I’ve held DV in the past... but they won’t look at me as I don’t currently hold DV.

    It’s a shame they’ll end up with an ex signals squaddie by default just because he has the required paperwork rather than a person with relevant experience who would jump through hoops to land that gig.

    Makes me mad.
    Last edited by gingerjedi; 16 June 2009, 11:35.
    Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave Johnson

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    Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
    I’m have SC, I’m already on the site in the job spec, I know the people in the team, I’ve held DV in the past... but they won’t look at me as I don’t currently hold DV.

    It’s a shame they’ll end up with an ex signals squaddie by default just because he has the required paperwork rather than a person with relevant experience who would jump through hoops to land that gig.

    Makes me mad.
    RSignals squaddies aren't all bad. I wasn't one but I know a few and they're generally good people.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Menelaus View Post
      RSignals squaddies aren't all bad. I wasn't one but I know a few and they're generally good people.
      I'm not saying they are bad but it seems having a high level clearance is more important than having the skills to do the job in hand.

      The job spec says “candidates holding or have held high level security clearance in the past are welcome to apply” a quick phone call tells me otherwise.

      LA International BTW.
      Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave Johnson

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        #4
        Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
        I'm not saying they are bad but it seems having a high level clearance is more important than having the skills to do the job in hand.

        The job spec says “candidates holding or have held high level security clearance in the past are welcome to apply” a quick phone call tells me otherwise.

        LA International BTW.
        WHS.

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          #5
          whats the job in question?

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