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Leave your security clearance at the door

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I believe people are getting the wrong impression of a “security clearance.” It is to allow an individual to review or discuss certain government­al sensitive informatio­n based on their level of clearance, their position/job and need for the informatio­n. There is really no need for the clearance once you leave government or government contract work.

For example, you work for a company and they give you computer access. This access allows you to look at certain in- formation and denies access to other informatio­n based on your position in the company. Once you leave the company your computer access is removed, as it is no longer necessary for you to access the company’s informatio­n. Your access is removed to protect the company’s informatio­n.

Once you leave government work, your security clearance is no longer necessary. It then becomes a line on the resume, a status and credibilit­y symbol. William A. Riedthaler

Northfield Center, Ohio

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