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Originally posted by letexchange View PostRecently been offered a job, however, it requires security clearance (SC Cleared). The recruiter stated, that it is only basic checks, and will take 20 to 30 days. Reading around online, and looking at the SC forms on the government website has me confused, because they look like they require huge amounts of information (the recruiter said they would not need much info), and lots of people stating that it will take months, some cases even longer for clearance?
So, are there sub-levels of "Security Clearance", or is the recruiter just downplaying the process?
All input appreciated
I very much doubt you've done much reading online if you are having to ask what the sub levels of clearance are. Nearly every article I found started by explaining all the different levels. It's security clearance 101.
If you are struggling to find and understand such basic levels of information I'd also spent a good amount of time researching and understanding of your responsibilities in an SC cleared job as well.Leave a comment:
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If you look on the right hand side of this forum there is a section called Security Clearance.
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Recently been offered a job, however, it requires security clearance (SC Cleared). The recruiter stated, that it is only basic checks, and will take 20 to 30 days. Reading around online, and looking at the SC forms on the government website has me confused, because they look like they require huge amounts of information (the recruiter said they would not need much info), and lots of people stating that it will take months, some cases even longer for clearance?
So, are there sub-levels of "Security Clearance", or is the recruiter just downplaying the process?
All input appreciatedLeave a comment:
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Originally posted by suebfg View PostIf I was granted SC clearance for a contract that I then didn't start (because it took too long), is my SC clearance still valid if it is within 12 months of being granted?Leave a comment:
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If I was granted SC clearance for a contract that I then didn't start (because it took too long), is my SC clearance still valid if it is within 12 months of being granted?Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by gb7Thank you, Lance, for your positive input - most helpful. The form does mention temporary accommodation hence my confusion but of course, someone of my limited mental capacity is bound to misunderstand.
On the topic of addresses, I will message you with my current address for the postage of my medal for “dumbest question ever asked”. What an honour.
They will know if you have, they are testing if you are honest enough to tell them about it. If you haven't, then your usual address(es) would be enough. If they aren't happy with your answers, then either they will ask for clarification, or, rather more likely, simply stop processing your forms until you provide the right answer. (For example, one colleague's clearance was held up for months until he discovered his ex had run up some unpaid bills on his credit card; once paid off, clearance magically appeared that week).
I know we always say "answer the questions as honestly as you can", but applying a little awareness answers most of the questions people have raised,Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by gb7Hello, just looking for some advice from others who may have been in a similar position - have read this forum but can't see it asked before...
The majority of my previous self-employment has involved travelling around the UK and a couple of weeks staying in Europe. Over the past 5 years this totals roughly 40 addresses, many of them were only stayed at for 6 days before moving on to the next. Others were stayed at for a month or two. None of them have been officially 'registered' addresses - I've always been registered at one permanent home address for this work. Many of them were friends' houses or informal AirBnB style arrangements (no tenancy agreement etc.). Is it necessary to list every single one? I'm worried that the volume of addresses might impact my application and also that I can't remember the exact address of somewhere I stayed for 6 days 5 years ago.
Thanks in advance
Possibly the dumbest question asked in this forum. Hence why it's never been asked before. The bar is already quite low. So congratulations are in order.
The answer is quite obvious. You declare your permanent residences. Not every hotel/AirBNB you have stayed in. There is a difference between "lived here" and "stayed here".Leave a comment:
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And I forgot to mention.... Why assume they don't have acess to your answers already?
Think about what they are checking....Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Pete30 View Post
I think my question was more like - "Do they ask an evidence for the employment I had in 2004? as I don't have it. If they ask such questions, I would rather say NO to SC"
FYI: for my NPPV3 and (weirdly) my FAC I've answered 'Yes but I can't really remember the details' to a few questions and never had a major issue; as in 'Yes, I've had a few speeding tickets over the years but I can't remember the exact number or dates but I never had more than 6 points at any one time and they were all fixed penalties and not court summonses'.
Don't over think it....if you've got an SC role to apply for then, as many others have said, just fill in the form honestly and as best you can; if you don't get the clearance they don't chuck you in jail!Leave a comment:
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