First and foremost. I couldnt remember applying for this position. I had to resurface my emails. I applied in June and was contacted in November. My resume aligned perfectly with the job description. I spoke with a recruiter face to face. I was then told the only thing that would stop me from getting the job would be me not holding a clearance. These companies expect you to come with a clearance, do not give people the opportunity to obtain. Why waste someones time with interviews just to not hire them due to the absence of a clearance??