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3 Steps to Interview Like A Boss

No matter how qualified you are for a position, the interview process can still feel intimidating. You want to do your best, but you’re nervous or unsure of what to say. The best way to tackle pre-interview jitters and up your chances of landing that dream job is preparation! These tips will have you ready to interview like a boss in no time.

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You Earned Your Diploma: It’s Time To Celebrate!

Earning your diploma or degree is a big deal, no matter where you are in life, and you deserve to share how proud you are. If you’re attending the 2019 Penn Foster Graduation Ceremony or are waiting til 2020’s event, you can mark this big moment in your life a few different ways! Here’s how you can celebrate your success wherever you are.

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Why Vet Techs Should Earn a Bachelor’s Degree

You’ve been interested in helping our furry friends live their best lives for a while and you’ve worked hard to get started on your career in veterinary medicine. Whether you’re currently in the middle of your Veterinary Technician Associate Degree, or you’ve passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and you’re working as a licensed tech, you’re looking toward the future. What’s the next step in your career? It could be furthering your education in the field with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Here’s how this could benefit you.

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The What, Why & How of Building Your Personal Brand

When you’re working toward a new career or hoping to move up at your current company, you may think that only the accomplishments you’ve listed on your resume and explained in your cover letter will be considered. However, many employers look to the Internet to get a sense of who potential hires really are. That’s where building a strong personal brand and a positive reputation can help. Here’s why and how you should start thinking about what story your profiles are telling.

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Picture Your Creative Future with a Graphic Design Degree

You’ve dreamt of using your love of art and design to build a career, but weren’t sure you could have a stable job in the field. Instead of imagining up your perfect job, make it a reality by becoming a graphic designer. Here’s what you need to know before taking your first steps toward designing the career you want.

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What You Need to Know About Our New Vet Tech Bachelor's Degree

You’re passionate about helping animals and working in the veterinary medicine field has been your dream for a while. Whether you’ve just started a vet tech associate degree program or you have experience in the field, you might be thinking about taking the next steps in your career with a bachelor’s degree. Here’s everything you need to know about the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Bachelor of Applied Science Degree.

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Here’s What Our New Learning Resource Center Can Do for You

When you’re an online student, you may think you’re on your own. You have to find your own answers and figure things out by yourself. But you’re not alone at Penn Foster. Check out our new and updated Learning Resource Centers to get help with tough subjects, learn more about how your classes work, and set up appointments to speak with your instructors.

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How to Find the Time to Fit Your Studies Into Your Life

School is important to you. You’ve got goals to reach and you know what you need to get done to get there, but you also have other responsibilities, like work, family, and keeping up with your daily life. Balancing everything you need to do can be stressful, but there are ways to make it easier. We’ve developed tools designed to help you build study time into your life.

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4 Test-Taking Tips to Help Prepare for Your Next Exam

Whether you’re new to online courses, or it’s been awhile since you’ve had to take an academic test, sitting down to prepare beforehand can be stressful if you don’t have a plan. Here are some of our favorite tips to help you succeed and get the most out of your program.

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Announcing the 2019 DEAC Graduate of the Year

Our Graduate of the Year finalists were all outstanding in their studies and career success. They shared their stories, their challenges and their wins, and while every submission was an example of what determination can do, one story stood out. We’re excited to announce our winner, Victoria Winters. Read more about the High School grad’s push to complete her studies through family issues, illness, and more.

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