Does the SC Clearance process review what was stated in your CV that was submitted when applying for a given role?
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SC Clearance Query - Does the process mean going through your CV
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NoOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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No you can make up what you like as they don't bother to check that you are telling the truth. I mean there is no point as your work only involves dealing with national secrets."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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No but I'm sure the client will get interested when certain statements made during the interview process start changing.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Don't put your religion down: Man denied security clearance at work for being Scientologist - The Local“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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And that you are third cousin once removed to a senior member of the Chinese Communist party.Originally posted by zeitghostJust make sure you don't mention your Russian granny, or that you're Putin's great nephew."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Yes. Why do you think Andrea Leadsom had to drop out?Originally posted by IPMAN View PostDoes the SC Clearance process review what was stated in your CV that was submitted when applying for a given role?Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Not specifically the CV you submitted, but they will check your work history and references based on what you tell them and their own sources.Originally posted by IPMAN View PostDoes the SC Clearance process review what was stated in your CV that was submitted when applying for a given role?
If what you tell the vetting agency / what they find out about you doesn't tally with what your sponsor has told them, which will be based on what you told them in your CV, then you can expect to be denied clearance.
You're not a boiler inspector are you?
http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...ed-lawyer.html"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Remember this is General, please keep comments banal and mocking in toneOriginally posted by DaveB View PostNot specifically the CV you submitted, but they will check your work history and references based on what you tell them and their own sources.
If what you tell the vetting agency / what they find out about you doesn't tally with what your sponsor has told them, which will be based on what you told them in your CV, then you can expect to be denied clearance.
You're not a boiler inspector are you?
http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...ed-lawyer.htmlOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Originally posted by IPMAN View PostDoes the SC Clearance process review what was stated in your CV that was submitted when applying for a given role?
Stick to private sector. Nobody has ever questioned me being Russell Crowe's gladiator stunt double.
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