I will be going through a background investigation for a Background Investigator job and I have a question about gaps in my history. I haven’t worked since 2019 as I have stayed home and taken care of my family as my wife recovers from complications from brain surgery.
Will not having held a job or gone to school for 3+ years keep me from getting a clearance? I hear that gaps are frowned upon.
Thanks!
Not sure if this will be frown upon. However, during my last interview with the investigator,
you will need to explain how you support your family at this time, and even bring up proof, so be prepared for that one.
For example, at one time during a mass company downsizing, I was laid off. Luckily I had my unemployment benefit deposit history and was able to share that with the investigator.
You will need to provide names of folks who can verify you were unemployed during those periods.