Security Clearance

[Flying160]

Hi,

I did my assessment at a gulf carrier in the UAE. Unfortunately I got the bad news. I called the carrier. They told me I had good results and the medical was ok as well. I can apply again in 6 months. So im assuming it has something to do with my security clearance. Does anybody know what they look for?

I would like to re apply again in 6 months. My recruiter told me it would not be a problem. So im curious as in what could have affected my application. Anybody got ideas?

[andy148]

For starters go through your social media foot print and really look at what you've posted, and what you've liked and or shared. Think about where your applying for, anyone with any form of anti religious views or posts either hide them unfriend/follow them.
Social media is highly watched, and i know of at least one definite case of a security clearance renewal being denied due to social media postings.

It can also be down to mistakes and or crossed wires, we've had a torrid time recently for people failing security checks. Which can be annoying trying to get answers, you can feel like your dealing with a faceless organisation.

Wait 6 months and reapply, see if you get a more positive result.

[Flying160]

Thank you very much. I do make sure my social media profile is clean and have 0 likes/comments or what so ever.

I just got an email from a friend of mine working for the same company and in the same country (Turkey) and he got the same message. So I think its because of the state of the country.