While you’re searching for your next opportunity or trying to decide the best steps to take to advance your career, taking time to build your skills and earn new credentials can boost your resume and help you move forward toward getting a job. Here’s how to prepare for your next best job and why now is the perfect time to start planning for your future.

A lot of things have changed since the start of the pandemic, including job interviews. Whether you’re applying for an in-person position or a work-from-home job, most companies and hiring managers are holding interviews through video chats. Just like traditional interviews, though, there are a few tips to consider to help you have the most successful meeting with a potential boss possible. Here's five things to keep in mind when you’re preparing for your next remote interview.

Writing great assignments can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re writing an essay for a high school course or putting together a research paper for a college class, you can make sure you submit the best piece possible with a little help. Here’s how you can make the most of Penn Foster resources to write an amazing essay.

Increasing your earning potential—the amount of money you can make for the work you do—takes time. It also takes work and planning. If you’re looking to earn more at your current job or are hoping to qualify for a new position that pays more, try these ideas to help you get there.

You might be used to studying with textbooks you can hold in your hands, but if you're an online student your classes may come with ebooks. Here's how to adapt to studying with electronic texbooks.

Graphic designers combine art and technology to create images for a variety of uses, from compelling website images to print ads in magazines. Design is a critical component to marketing products, services, and creating a brand in almost every industry, so skilled graphic artists can find work in a number of fields. If you’ve been thinking about a career in graphic design, here’s what you should know.

If you’re considering finishing or furthering your education but don’t want to be tied down to a regular schedule that demands you to go into a classroom each week, online classes could be the perfect fit for you. Before getting started, here’s everything you should know about Penn Foster.

Becoming a private investigator often starts with earning your high school diploma. From there, depending on the state you live in, you’ll pursue training and education, gain on-the-job work experience, and apply for a license. If you’re detail-oriented and love solving problems, this could be the career for you. This is what you need to know about becoming a private investigator.

Congratulations! You’ve finished your studies and earned your high school diploma. Long hours of studying and focus have led to you accomplishing something big! Now, you’re ready for the next step. But you may be wondering “what’s next?” What, exactly, comes after graduating from your online high school program? Here’s what you should know to prepare for the next chapter of your life.

Online learning is a flexible, affordable way to earn your degree and take the next steps toward becoming a credentialed veterinary technician. If you’re a visual learner, however, you may be worried that online classes might not be the best way for you to develop your veterinary skills and knowledge. Penn Foster’s online Veterinary Technician Associate Degree has added new interactive learning supplements to help you better engage with and understand your lessons. Here’s what you should know!