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How can you start a career when finding a babysitter is always a struggle and the cost of professional childcare is more than what you make at work? If you’ve got an internet connection and a working computer, finding a job you can work remotely might be the right move for you. Here are the top work from home careers you can prepare for, all on your schedule.

Online classes seem like the best option for you to reach your goals while still living your life, taking care of work and family responsibilities. You’ve never done an online course before though, and you’re worried about what it’s like to study outside a traditional school setting. Here’s how enrolling and studying with Penn Foster works.

While more people than ever are taking their next steps toward reaching their career goals through online school, there are still some doubts that might hold you back from enrolling. How can you make sure the money you spend and the work you put in will get you a diploma or degree that means something? There are a few things to look for. Here’s how you can tell if an online school like Penn Foster is legitimate.

When you’re annoyed with a situation at work, your first instinct might be to let the person who annoyed know ASAP. But, while at work, you can’t be openly rude, so you rely on passive-aggressive phrases and messages to get the point across. Do it consistently, and you earn a reputation around the office. Before you get stuck being known as that annoying coworker, check out some of the commonly used phrases in email that can be a bit much, and what you can use instead.

You’re a people person and you can’t imagine a career that doesn’t allow you to work closely with others. You also want to make sure your career can make an impact on those around you. Working in human resources could be the job for you. The field isn’t just one particular job. Human resource departments are made up of professionals who perform different tasks. Here’s a few jobs that a Human Resources Management Associate’s Degree can help prepare you for.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle can seem like a lot of effort with little immediate reward, so with your busy schedule balancing work, family, and all of your other responsibilities, how can you work on becoming a healthier you? Here’s why you should make it a priority to fuel your health to fuel your career and how you can make it work with your busy life.

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.

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.

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.

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.