In a new article for ClearanceJobs, “3 Risks When You’re Applying for a Position with a ‘Three-Letter Agency,’” Lisa Baker-Pham discusses factors that security clearance applicants need to consider when applying to work at intelligence and federal law enforcement agencies.
In many cases when security clearance hopefuls are worried about whether they’ll be approved, the client has a strong chance of success. But if the individual is planning to apply to a “three-letter agency,” there are additional factors at play. For example, applicants will likely have to take a polygraph, and any previous denials may impact their ability to get a clearance.
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