Defense news and career advice written by Brandon Osgood

Continuous Vetting Changed the Clearance Game. Is Your Credit Report Ready?

Cleared Salary Negotiation: Turn 2026 Pay Data Into a Raise
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Radical Candor: The Simple Feedback Skill Most Leaders Get Wrong

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Applying the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule for Clearance Professionals

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Before You Accept That Cleared Job, Ask Yourself These Three Questions

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Pick Your Next Cleared City Like a Strategist, Not a Tourist

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How Smart People Make Bad Calls Under Pressure

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Why the Rubber Duck Method Works for More Than Debugging Code

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Managing Former Peers on a Team Without Creating Drama

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The Cleared Professional’s Friday Risk Review