Clearance

A security clearance is a determination by the federal government that a person or company is eligible for access to classified information.

Leaving a Federal Job? Why Exiting Gracefully Matters for Your Clearance

What is a Yankee White Clearance, and How Do Political Appointees Gain Classified Access?
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Security Clearance

What is a Public Trust Position?

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Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs’ Greatest Hits of 2024: Top 10 Videos of the Year

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Security Clearance

Elon Musk’s Security Clearance: Why He Might Not Have the Access You Expect

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Security Clearance

Can You Quit Your Job During a Background Investigation?

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Polygraph

From Stress to False Positives: Why Do We Still Use Polygraphs?

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Security Clearance

Is My Clearance Still Good?

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Security Clearance

I Wouldn’t Touch That Clearance…with a 39 1/2 Foot Pole

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Security Clearance

Pre-Employment ‘Clearability’ Screening (Still) a Bad Idea