Defense news and career advice written by Katie Helbling

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Is that LinkedIn Connection a Foreign Contact?

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Why “Culture Add” Beats “Culture Fit”—And How to Spot It in Interviews

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Applicant Wants to Know the Differences Between Tier 4 and Tier 5 Security Clearance Investigations

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Lying About Being Fired on Your SF-86

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Prescription Drug Use and Your Security Clearance

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How to Tackle Credit Card Problems and Obtain Security Clearance

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Hiring for Cleared Roles? Don’t Miss These Candidate Red Flags

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Prescription Drug Use on the SF-86