EPISODE · Sep 11, 2024 · 11 MIN
Why You Don't Need to Impress Your Background Investigator
from Security Clearance Careers Podcast
Applying for a security clearance is stressful. When you finally get in front of a background investigator, some applicants feel the pressure to impress that person and hopefully improve their clearance chances. Unfortunately, trying to butter up to your investigator won't make your process of getting a clearance any easier - and it could just make it more awkward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What this episode covers
Applying for a security clearance is stressful. When you finally get in front of a background investigator, some applicants feel the pressure to impress that person and hopefully improve their clearance chances. Unfortunately, trying to butter up to your investigator won't make your process of getting a clearance any easier - and it could just make it more awkward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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