Desiree Sinkevich

Des Sinkevich

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Des Sinkevich has been with Penn Foster since 2015, helping students learn more about potential career paths and how to succeed in online school. Through hundreds of blogs, from articles about study tips to information on how to prepare for in-demand jobs, she's dedicated to giving our students the tools they need to reach their goals. Des holds a B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh which has helped her create the content you're reading today and, when she's not writing, she's reading!

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5 Reasons Why Dressmaking and Design May Suit You

If you’re interested in pursuing a creative career, want to start a side hustle, or even just learn a fun hobby, learning more about dressmaking and design can help! Through online dressmaking classes, you’ll learn the basics of sewing, creating patterns, and designing amazing clothes for men, women, and children. Here are five reasons you should learn more about dressmaking and design today.

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4 Reasons to Become an IT Support Specialist

Information technology (IT) is one of the fastest-growing fields and it’s projected that there will be over 667,600 new jobs in the industry by 2030. As technology continues to advance at a break-neck speed, skilled IT professionals will be in more demand than ever. That means there’s no better time than now to take the first steps toward training for an entry-level IT job. Here are four reasons to become an IT support specialist today.

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How to Market Your Skills to Potential Employers

If you’re on the hunt for a new job or want to take the next step in your career at your current company, you need your resume to stand out from other applicants. A strong resume is the first step in promoting your skills to potential employers, but it’s not the only thing you need to keep in mind! Here’s how you can best market yourself.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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