DV Cleared - What to do next?

[cbr]

In 2009 I applied for a position with the MoD and was provisionally offered the position (complete career change) pending DV Clearance.

On the 15th April I was advised the position was no longer available and placed in the redeployment pool and on the 4th May 2010 the DVA contacted me to let me know my clearance certificate had been issued.

The question I am now asking myself is, will DV clearance be an asset whilst job hunting, bearing in mind that I was hoping to change career?

Any ideas would be appreciated as I just dont know where to start?

[Manic]

It'll be an asset for roles which require DV clearance, however the rules are supposed to protect those who aren't from discrimination.

[The Agents View]

It depends on what it is you do - DV clearance will be an asset as often the timescales of certain projects don't really have scope for waiting for the process of DV clearance (which can take up to about 4 months!) - you are already cleared, and can hit the ground running straight away - faced with a choice between the two, I don't care WHAT rules are in place, the client will ALWAYS go for a cleared person over a non-cleared.

[gingerjedi]

DV is supposed to be role specific and laps with the requirement but in reality you've got 6 months so use it or lose it.

[northernladuk]

IF there are DV cleared jobs going the clearance is a massive benefit. You can often get roles that are nothing like your skillset just because of your clearance..

I used the big IF because you have to find a role in a location you want to do, within your skillset (roughly) in the time you have. They are not 10 a penny. If you don't mind travelling it is definately a bonus...

Just on a side note I also thought DV was role specific and died once you left and is not transferable like SC but never been cleared to that level so not sure. Can someone clarify the exact position.

[gingerjedi]

IF there are DV cleared jobs going the clearance is a massive benefit. You can often get roles that are nothing like your skill set just because of your clearance..

I was offered a role as a PSO whilst DV'd despite having no experience whatsoever, on the flip side I've applied for countless DV jobs that suit my skill set but never even get a call back since it lapsed.

Just on a side note I also thought DV was role specific and died once you left and is not transferable like SC but never been cleared to that level so not sure. Can someone clarify the exact position.

It does die but it can be resurrected within 6 months, after that its gone.

[The Agents View]

It does die but it can be resurrected within 6 months, after that its gone.

As another side note, once DV cleared, especially so recently - getting SC cleared (because GJ is right, DV clearance isn't transferrable) or being Re-DV'd (STD?) is a much quicker process.

[gingerjedi]

As another side note, once DV cleared, especially so recently - getting SC cleared (because GJ is right, DV clearance isn't transferrable) or being Re-DV'd (STD?) is a much quicker process.

What if that DV was 7 years ago? I keep trying to push the point that I've had it before so I'm less of a fail risk but it doesn't seem to hold any weight.

[The Agents View]

What if that DV was 7 years ago? I keep trying to push the point that I've had it before so I'm less of a fail risk but it doesn't seem to hold any weight.

I THINK (and please don't quote me on this) that the only time it makes any difference is when it hasn't lapsed (ie in this case). Otherwise I believe they start the vetting process again, and it takes the standard length of string type amount of time.

That said - you SHOULD be at an advantage to anyone who has never been DV cleared, as you're right, you are LESS likely to fail it - unfortunately my experience is that clients dictate immediate start terms, which means clearance needs to be quick and easy for them. Trust me - it's as annoying and frustrating for us, as it is for you!

[SuperZ]

I THINK (and please don't quote me on this) that the only time it makes any difference is when it hasn't lapsed (ie in this case). Otherwise I believe they start the vetting process again, and it takes the standard length of string type amount of time.

That said - you SHOULD be at an advantage to anyone who has never been DV cleared, as you're right, you are LESS likely to fail it - unfortunately my experience is that clients dictate immediate start terms, which means clearance needs to be quick and easy for them. Trust me - it's as annoying and frustrating for us, as it is for you!

Have you ever told them to plan ahead better?