Des Sinkevich
Content Manager
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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All Blogs by Des Sinkevich
How Much Should You Socialize With Coworkers?
When you spend forty hours or more at work, you end up becoming closer to your coworkers than some of your friends and family members! But should you take that friendship outside of your job? Socializing with your coworkers outside of the office can be a good thing - but you have to be careful not to cross any professional lines. Check out our tips to having appropriate relationships with your work pals when you’re not on the clock.
Apr 09, 2019
7 min read
What to Do When You Need Study Help
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.
Mar 28, 2019
5 min read
What Do Employers Really Want in a Job Candidate?
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.
Mar 22, 2019
8 min read
What Not to Wear to 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.
Mar 20, 2019
5 min read
5 Ways to Show Off Your Education and Skills to Employers
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.
Feb 28, 2019
7 min read
3 Reasons Why What You Wear to Work Matters
People care what you wear, no matter where you are. With only about 7 seconds to make a first impression, the way you present yourself is the easiest way for others to have some idea of who you are. Paying attention to the little details of what you wear to work can make a huge difference in terms of how others think about you. Here are three reasons why you should care what you wear, too.
Feb 13, 2019
7 min read
Filing Your Taxes Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating
Tax season can be a stressful time for anyone.There’s a lot to think about, from ensuring you file on time to making sure you included all the information you needed to. While you know about taxes in general, you may not be sure how the income tax process actually works. Here’s what you need to know and how you can use this year’s refund to invest in your future.
Feb 12, 2019
6 min read
Why You Should Consider Becoming a Bookkeeper
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?
Feb 07, 2019
7 min read
Online High School Gave Kylee the Tools to Graduate Early
Making the choice to online high school your children can be difficult. You’re dedicated to their success, and keeping them in a traditional high school setting seems like a safe way to secure it. One mom, Rhonda H., thought so until her daughter — and Penn Foster — convinced her otherwise. Find out what changed her mind.
Feb 01, 2019
4 min read
5 Steps to Becoming Your Own Hero
You’re the hero of your own story and it’s time to write your future, the one you want. Being your own back to school hero means taking everything you already have going on in your life, like work or family responsibilities, and making it work. Even further, a back to school hero (like you), can add furthering your education to that list. You know what you want to do, you’re driven to get it done, no excuses. It’s making the decision then taking the steps needed to be as successful as possible. Being a back to school hero is about jumping all in and making sure you achieve your goals no matter what stands in your way. It starts here.
Sep 20, 2018
7 min read