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As an online student, you’re interested in knowing where you can get help when you need it. Have questions? Not sure what - or who - is available to give you a hand when you’re stuck on something? Check out this support and resources infographic to help you find answers.

You’re an independent online student. You know what works for you and what doesn’t when it comes to studying. But sometimes, you can get stuck on a problem you just can’t figure out. Before you lose motivation or decide you’ll just never understand the subject you’re having problems with, check out these easy to use resources.

Once you graduate, the main goal is to secure that dream job you’ve been working toward. We sat down with an expert to find out what employers are looking for in candidates so you can crush your next interview.

Whether you’re interviewing at a conservative, Fortune 500 company or a cool, innovative start up, you should make sure you look and feel confident. You should also make sure what you wear shows the interviewer that you respect them, their time, and yourself. To make the best impression possible, here’s a list of things to avoid wearing to your interview.

One amazing person is honored as our Graduate of the Year at each ceremony held in Pennsylvania each year. Every story we receive for this honor is special and we’re #PFProud of the work you do. Our five finalists for Penn Foster graduation 2019 really stood out. Check out their stories and get inspired to reach your goals, too!

A resume is the first thing a potential employer will see, so it’s important to show off your skills and successes. But, what’s more awkward than “bragging” about the things you’ve done? Though being humble is a good thing, it can hurt you in your job search. Here are 5 ways to proudly talk about what you bring to the table.

If you’re searching for a new career and enjoy being organized, working with numbers, and feeling needed by your team, becoming a Bookkeeper could be the career move for you. But what does a bookkeeper do, exactly? And why should you become one?

In any workplace, you’ll meet people you don’t always see eye to eye with. You’ll also meet people you mesh with immediately. Veterinary clinics are no different! For some expert advice on working with the different people you’ll interact with as a veterinary technician, we sat down with Megan, the Department Chair for Penn Foster’s Veterinary Academy! Check out her advice here.

Interested in working in a skilled trade? If you like tinkering with parts, fixing problems, and working with cutting edge home technology, appliance repair technician could be the job for you. With our reliance on working household appliances and the development of Smart Home and Smart appliances, skilled repair technicians are likely to have plenty of opportunities to find jobs or start their own business. With that in mind, Penn Foster has made updates to the Appliance Repair program to reflect the technological advances that are crucial to the appliance industry. Here’s what you need to know.

Gaining confidence is not something that develops overnight, but through years of stumbling through difficult situations. You slowly become aware of your strengths, but even then, you’re still unsure if you’re good enough and doubt the life-changing decisions you want to make. You put your dreams on hold because it’s easier to stay where you are than risk failure. But you know that mentality is getting in the way of your happiness and you need to overcome that fear. Here’s how two Penn Foster grads took the first, difficult step toward their goals and built their confidence.