if your SC runs out then the process is a bit quicker as they only check up what you have been doing during the lapsed time. Took my colleague about 6 weeks to get the SC renewed after it lapsed for about a year
Also you might want to check with the Agency - my last lot LA international said they had a security controller who would hold it for me to stop it from lapsing. That was after I said I was going to bail at the end of the contract to find a SC role to keep it though!
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Originally posted by XTCOk could be wrong. They must really struggle to find SC people then as it takes weeks to get SC'd and you lose your SC after a couple of years or so.
SC is for a period of 5-10 years. You will only lose your SC after 12 months if your not in a position where you need SC. So if I left my current Govt gig for 12 months and did not go to another gig where SC is needed I would lose it after that period.
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Originally posted by oloksDon't think you can pay for it yourself. In my own case there has to be a case why you are applying to be SC cleared. I may be wrong, but it is usually tied to a project requirement.
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Originally posted by XTCYou can pay for it yourself, £500+ I think. But check for yourself, there are different levels too.
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Originally posted by wendigo100The first question is, can you get more than 1800 a week elsewhere?
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Originally posted by andyHow hard is it to get SC ?
Are there companies willing to sponsor one for it ?
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Originally posted by oloksHave been with this client since Dec 2006(450 p/day). Just had a chat this morning, they are willing to extend till Nov 2007, on the same rate but on a 4day a week basis. I do like the client and I am enjoying am the project.
Should I go for this extension or turn it down...?
Or do I take the extension and negotiate for an increase...?
It is rather quiet in my field at the moment though.
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Originally posted by andyHow hard is it to get SC ?
Are there companies willing to sponsor one for it ?
You can only be sponsored if a role you are going for requires SC or DV clearance (it does cost a bit), but they will just not sponsor you for the sake of it. It will have to be tied to a specific project initially.
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Originally posted by andyHow hard is it to get SC ?
Are there companies willing to sponsor one for it ?
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How hard is it to get SC ?
Are there companies willing to sponsor one for it ?
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Originally posted by oloks...extend till Nov 2007, on the same rate but on a 4day a week basis.
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Originally posted by gingerjediAll my contracts have required gov security clearance and it has served me well, I don’t reckon I'd stand a chance in the commercial world these days with so much competition about.
It depends if you are genuinely highly skilled and fancy your chances or like me ‘joe average’ landing higher than expected rates thanks to SC clearance, I'm happy to carry on only taking SC work for as long as possible!
How much of a difference to your rate is the SC making?
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Originally posted by gingerjediAll my contracts have required gov security clearance and it has served me well, I don’t reckon I'd stand a chance in the commercial world these days with so much competition about.
It depends if you are genuinely highly skilled and fancy your chances or like me ‘joe average’ landing higher than expected rates thanks to SC clearance, I'm happy to carry on only taking SC work for as long as possible!
Good point GJ. The majority of my experience is in Public sector and there is no way I would ever get (or want) a job in Investment Banking etc.
I will try to get a new gig which keeps my security clearance.
thanks
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Originally posted by VectraManSurely you can get the security clearance back?
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Surely you can get the security clearance back?
I'm also approaching extension time, and I've verbally agreed to another 6 months but I've been putting off putting pen to paper as I can't help wondering if I could get myself into a better paying position elsewhere. What I'm doing now is pretty easy, there's no real pressure, I get to work at home some of the time, but is a little boring. Is a harder, more stressful job worth the extra cash? Maybe it is. But then the last job I had was considerably less cash than this one and harder and more stressful as well.
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