Des Sinkevich
Content Strategist
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
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
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
They Took Control of Their Careers You Can Too
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.
Sep 11, 2018
6 min read
How to Turn Your Hobby Into Your Career
Do you wish you could turn the hobby you love into the career that you love? You’re amazing at your craft and people always tell you how much they love your work, but you’re not sure that turning this hobby into a job can be practical. But guess what? Other makers like you have made it work; why can’t you? Here’s how to turn your hobby into your career.
Jul 18, 2018
Does My Vet Tech School Have to be AVMA-CVTEA Accredited?
To become a credentialed vet tech, it’s important that you graduate from an AVMA-CVTEA accredited program. In this blog, learn why AVMA accreditation is important and how to find the best vet tech school for you.
Jun 22, 2016
7 min read