Hello. I tried applying for a job with a secret clearance level. It was my first time doing this so I was quite nervous. The first poly didn’t go well. For the SF86 from I had forgotten I tried pot while traveling a few years back and I misinterpreted the misused prescriptions thinking if I had misused and not mishandling it which earlier that summer I did. But when I recalled it my poly was in a few days anyways so I thought saying and correcting it in person is better. Everything was okay at first about my forgetfulness but later the interrogation style really threw me into the defense and couldn’t respond clearly which I assume to them I was hiding or trying to omit things. The psych evaluation didn’t go well either. A few months later they recsinded the job offer but say I can reapply again in a year if there’s an opening.
I can try to apply again is it a lost cause and they’ll just automatically reject my application the next time around? I feel a little disappointed at myself for not being able to speak more clearly. I feel like they’ll just mark me as a drug addict or something