References for SC

[Mustang]

Just landed a new gig today! An added bonus is that they will get me security clearance!!

On the form they want a business reference covering the past 3 years. What have people done in the past? Got a reference from their accountant or each client over that period?

TIA

[RichardCranium]

On the DVA web site there is a list of publications: http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Ab...blications.htm

They should answer your questions.

I suspect you may be better off providing them referees as if it were a permie job; i.e. either someone at those clients you worked for, or the agent you worked through.

(They'll probably be wanting to talk to your accountant as well, separately, about financial matters.)

[northernladuk]

Last time I went through this I just provided the agents for the last gigs as reference. I know most were contacted and they just had to confirm the periods I worked at the gigs so proving my continuous employment as I said it was. That way there was also no chance of being bad mouthed as the agents didn't really know and cannot assume. It is highly unlikely they will want them as references on your professionalism etc anyway, just to make sure you did what you said.

HTH

[PinkPoshRat]

The large vetting form HAS to be returned to the clientco vetting department direct - NOT to the agency!!