DV clearance benefits?

[Mr.Whippy]

The word interview is far too limited a word too.

When I went through it a few years back, it lasted just over 5 hours non-stop and it wasn't all that bad really.

I found the stories you get of how horrendous the process is from other people that have already been through it are a touch exaggerated, so hopefully the OP won't be put off by them.

And they had my bank records without asking - not sure if they could do that now - reckon they can though...

I reckon they can too.... I expect most of the information you provide they already know, they're just checking you're not lying

[TykeMerc]

As a reference for someone who was getting cleared to work at a sensitive establishment I was "interviewed" for a bit under 3 hours. A more appropriate term is interrogated.

[malvolio]

As a reference for someone who was getting cleared to work at a sensitive establishment I was "interviewed" for a bit under 3 hours. A more appropriate term is interrogated.

Jesus, just listen to yourselves. DV clearance means you have unlimited access to Top Secret material - not just where the atom bombs are stored but which MPs are suspect and where the terrorists are hiding. I rather hope the process is both invasive and rigorous, else it wouldn't be much use to anyone.

But hey, if you don't like it, don't apply. It's perfectly simple.

[TykeMerc]

Jesus, just listen to yourselves. DV clearance means you have unlimited access to Top Secret material - not just where the atom bombs are stored but which MPs are suspect and where the terrorists are hiding. I rather hope the process is both invasive and rigorous, else it wouldn't be much use to anyone.

But hey, if you don't like it, don't apply. It's perfectly simple.

I have absolutely no issue with the process, however as I don't like it I have declined the opportunity to go through it (more importantly I've declined to subject some members of my family to it) on several occasions.
I have no envy for those that go through DV, I simply don't go for roles where it's a requirement.

[Normie]

Considering how long it typically takes for a DV to be completed I'd imagine so. They can be done in a few weeks, but 6-12 months is far from uncommon.

Taking about 8 weeks at the moment.

[Spoiler]

Had a look on jobswerve - there seemed a good quantity of roles on there, but nothing special about the rate.

Not sure I like the sound of my financials being delved into.

I understand the benefits of having it, but I've got by so far without it.

[Mr.Whippy]

Taking about 8 weeks at the moment.

What takes 8 week for 1 could take 8 months for another. There are so many variables that the "average" time or how long it took someone else are completely irrelevant.

The real benefit for me was that it turned an initial 3 month SC contract into just under 3 years at 35% more than the initial rate. So for me, it was definitely worth it... I just wish I could now get over the "no clearance, no CV submission" hurdle that I (and many others here) run into very regularly...

[Freamon]

I have heard a few stories about the DV clearance process. One chap who's been through it said they asked him about why he had certain individuals as friends on Facebook (his Facebook profile and that of said friends were all set to full privacy).

[Normie]

I have heard a few stories about the DV clearance process. One chap who's been through it said they asked him about why he had certain individuals as friends on Facebook (his Facebook profile and that of said friends were all set to full privacy).

From recent experience I can tell you they delve a lot deeper than just your Facebook account. 3 1/2 hour "interview" wasn't actually too bad. I've had harder grillings from my wife to be honest

[TykeMerc]

From recent experience I can tell you they delve a lot deeper than just your Facebook account. 3 1/2 hour "interview" wasn't actually too bad. I've had harder grillings from my wife to be honest

Which considering what DV clearance potentially gives access to is perfectly understandable and desirable.