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5 Secrets To Make Your Resume Stand Out
A strong resume can mean the difference between getting a call from a company you applied to and hearing nothing back at all. You want to make sure you show your experience and education while standing out from other applicants. Before applying to another job opening, try using these 5 secrets to write a strong resume that can help you stand out to hiring managers.
Mar 25, 2022
5 min read
5 Rewarding Travel and Tourism Careers
If you’re a people person searching for a rewarding job that allows you to use your communication and interpersonal skills on a daily basis, a career in travel, tourism, and hospitality could be the perfect fit for you. But what jobs are available that pay well and might allow you to travel? Take a look at these five rewarding travel and tourism jobs to help you figure out which career path suits you best.
Mar 18, 2022
6 min read
How to Find a Job That Will Pay for Your Education
Today, many employers offer some form of education benefits, tuition reimbursement, or tuition subsidy. That means there’s a lot of opportunities for you to not only start a new job, but also start working toward earning a diploma or degree! Here’s everything you need to know to find a job that will pay for school.
Mar 15, 2022
4 min read
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Gunsmith
If you’re interested in a job that allows you to work with your hands, use your creative and mechanical skills, and be your own boss, becoming a professional gunsmith can be the first step toward starting a rewarding career. Here are five reasons to become a gunsmith today and how you can get started in the industry!
Mar 04, 2022
4 min read
Write A Lesson Plan for Early Childhood Education
As a teacher, lesson plans are a vital tool you’ll use each day to make sure your students get the most out of their education. Writing an effective plan can help you stay organized and help your students get the most out of their lessons. But how do you write a good lesson? Here’s what you should know to get started.
Feb 15, 2022
5 min read
How to Become a Carpenter Online
Carpenters are creative, skilled workers who work on anything from small handyman-type projects to constructing houses and commercial buildings. They play an important role in ensuring our homes and businesses are well built and maintained. If you have a creative streak and like working with your hands, keep reading to find out how you can begin your career as a carpenter, all online.
Feb 14, 2022
3 min read
Penn Foster Helps Vet Tech Student Find Direction and Purpose
Stay at home mom, Kristy Donovan, wanted a job she was passionate about. The problem was that the closest program to her was a nearly two-hour drive away. Penn Foster’s self-paced, online Vet Tech Program allowed her to pursue her career goals without having to sacrifice time with family.
Feb 07, 2022
3 min read
How to Reach Your Financial Goals
We all have financial goals, whether we’re hoping to build up our savings, save for a big purchase, or just improve our financial skills. No matter the reason you’re looking to improve your finances, it can still seem like a challenge to make it happen – especially if you don’t have experience with budgeting or don’t know different ways to save within your means. It may even seem, sometimes, like an impossible goal when you’re living paycheck to paycheck – but it doesn’t have to be. Try these tips to take the first steps toward setting and reaching your financial goals!
Jan 20, 2022
5 min read
Celebrating Penn Fosters 2021 Accomplishments
As we reflect on the past year, so much has changed in 2021. Before we fully dive into all the things we’re looking forward to accomplishing together in 2022, we wanted to take a moment to look back at what we’ve achieved to remind us about what we’ve accomplished together and get inspired for the year ahead. Despite the ups and downs, we’ve had a lot to be proud of. Check out the full list below!
Jan 11, 2022
4 min read
Penn Foster Helps Pharmacy Tech Student Further Career Goals
Daiana Tezotto worked as a pharmacist in Brazil for eight years, but after moving to the U.S. to study English, she wanted to get back to her roots. Penn Foster’s Pharmacy Technician Program helped her further develop her pharmacy skills and interest in the healthcare field.
Dec 21, 2021
2 min read