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
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
4 Reasons Why Education is the Gift That Keeps On Giving
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is a top priority. It’s also stressful! Before you find yourself running from store to store searching for the best last minute present, consider giving the gift of education. Here’s a few reasons why.
Dec 19, 2018
Meet Ariel, MVP & Penn Foster Student Ambassador President
Our Student Ambassadors are leaders, motivators, and helpers! Ariel, an Ambassador since 2013 and President of the group shares some of her insight on gaining leadership skills, making a flexible education work for you, and how you can gain confident in your abilities.
Nov 21, 2018
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
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
Build a Strong Foundation for Success in 4 Steps
You’re in the process of building your future. Or, at least, in the process of deciding how to actively work toward the future you’ve been dreaming of! But knowing where to begin creating the foundation you need to move to the career you want, can be frustrating. You may not even know exactly what you want to do yet! Earning a new credential or furthering your education can be the first step on your journey to the career you want. If you’re new to online education or if you’ve been out of school for a while, you might be nervous about getting into the swing of things. Here’s how you can work on strengthening your foundation and continue building yourself — and your skills — up!
Sep 06, 2018
7 min read
Build a Strong Foundation for Success in 4 Steps
You’re in the process of building your future. Or, at least, in the process of deciding how to actively work toward the future you’ve been dreaming of! But knowing where to begin creating the foundation you need to move to the career you want, can be frustrating. You may not even know exactly what you want to do yet! Earning a new credential or furthering your education can be the first step on your journey to the career you want. If you’re new to online education or if you’ve been out of school for a while, you might be nervous about getting into the swing of things. Here’s how you can work on strengthening your foundation and continue building yourself — and your skills — up!
Sep 06, 2018
7 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