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careerJob Rejection
#RI-69b3a00c·3 months ago·
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Lookback: 2 years after applying

Applied for job despite inactive clearance

Denied job due to inactive clearance, assumed I had it

What I wish I knew
"Verify clearance status before applying"
If I could tell you one thing
"Double-check clearance status before applying for sensitive jobs"
0
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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