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fordmgt1

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Security Clearance Issues
« on: Dec 14, 2006, 11:26 »
Hello, I was just offered a job (this company subs for the DOE).  I have to get a "Q" clearance but have had a few credit issues in the past.  I only have had 3 or so charge-offs and wonder if this would be a problem?  My credit is better now, but I never repaid those debts.  I should have no other issues.  I just would like to know before I accept this offer.  Thanks for your help.

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Re: Security Clearance Issues
« Reply #1 on: Dec 15, 2006, 02:38 »
I've never had a "Q", but I'd say be upfront and honest about it and DO NOT try to hide it.  Good luck to ya.

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Re: Security Clearance Issues
« Reply #2 on: Dec 15, 2006, 08:19 »
It might be worth your while to pay for your own credit report so you don't have any suprises. The most inportant thing is not trying to hide anything. I have had an "L" before and I know one guy I worked with who had 2 bankruptcy cases and he still got his clearance. Good Luck!

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Re: Security Clearance Issues
« Reply #3 on: Dec 15, 2006, 12:57 »
Thanks for your responses, is it more difficult to get a Q clearance?

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« Reply #4 on: Dec 15, 2006, 01:39 »
I think they go back and do a 10 year investigation. I am not sure but I would say they are a little stricter due to it being a higher level clearance. The biggest thing they are looking for is trustworthiness. So go ahead and tell all.
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Re: Security Clearance Issues
« Reply #5 on: Dec 15, 2006, 02:37 »
For a TOTALLY FREE report (no 30-day trial offer from a company) from all 3 CRA's, go to annualcreditreport.com.  This site arose from a new law passed by Congress (they were not totally do-nothing!) which enables everyone in the US to receive one free copy from each CRA every 12 months.  I get mine on a 4-month rotating basis, but in your case you should get all 3 at the same time. 

BTW, you are not legally required to pay off revolving debts--such as credit cards--after 4 years of non-payments (unless they take you to court before then and get a judgement).  However, if you make a payment at any time before or after the 4-year mark, the clock starts all over again.   Also, it is required that the CRA's remove ANY negative information after 7 years, starting from the last month/year that you made a payment (this does not include  bankruptcies). 

 


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