How to list Security Clearance On Resume
Security Clearance Resumes: What You Can and Can't Include
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if you're a security clear professional
searching for a job presents unique
opportunities and challenges how do you
highlight your coveted skills without
revealing classified information I'm
Todd rycart and this is clearance jobs
TV
never underestimate the importance of
your resume it's usually the first
impression you make to a potential
employer if you've spent a career in the
military or working with classified
information you might be wondering what
you can include here's a rundown of some
of the do's and don'ts to ensure your
resume doesn't reveal classified
information it's perfectly fine to state
that you have a clearance and the
clearance type it's also okay to list
polygraph information and dates on your
resume according to intelligence agency
resume guidelines including those
provided by the National Security Agency
when it comes to offices where you've
worked be sure that you're allowed to
list specific locations or facility
names some locations including the sites
of signals intelligence operations or
military facilities abroad may be
considered classified and should not be
listed on a resume in those instances
you will generally need to list a
headquarters office location project
names may also be classified but it may
be possible to describe the type of work
you were doing using unclassified
descriptions don't assume a project
military location or other details are
unclassified or okay to use just because
you can find similar information or
details online or through open source
channels classified and sensitive
information is leaked online every day
you don't need to confirm it by
including it on your resume speaking
about your co-workers supervisor and
office size may also be classified as
well as office budgets while getting
specific is important when it comes to
an intelligence community or defense
industry resume there may be times when
you'll need to be vague focus on skills
software or hardware proficiencies or
certifications to fill in gaps where
you're unable to discuss projects
highlight language skills overseas
experience and education
when in doubt be cautious it's not worth
the risk to include information that may
jeopardize national security consider
having your Human Resources Department
view your resume if that's possible and
always be hesitant to post your resume
or clearance information on any form
that isn't secured vetted and
password-protected even if the details
you include on your resume aren't
classified they may open you up to spear
phishing and data mining operations so
be cautious about what you post online
and only share your resume on a secure
site such as clearance jobs comm I'm
Todd Riker thanks for watching see you
next time here on clearance jobs TV
