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
Where Can I Work As A Medical Assistant?
As a trained medical assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a few different environments in the medical field. From a physician’s private practice to urgent care clinics, skilled medical assistants are needed to help intake patients, record patient histories, take vital signs, and more. Here’s where you can look for work after graduating from a medical assistant training program.
Dec 05, 2019
4 min read
Is Health Care Management a Good Career?
Health care management is the management of health care systems, hospitals, other medical facilities, and even entire hospital networks. Those who work in the role are responsible for making sure different departments run smoothly, qualified employees are hired, and specific goals are reached. But is it the right career for you? Here’s what you should know.
Nov 25, 2019
4 min read
What You Need to Know About Dog Grooming School
While many states don’t require formal education in dog grooming to start working, grooming school can help you gain the foundational skills that can prepare you for the everyday on-the-job tasks. Education in the field can also give your resume a boost and help you stand out to employers and clients when applying for open pet grooming positions. Here’s what you need to know about pet grooming school before getting started.
Nov 19, 2019
4 min read
What is a Physical Therapy Aide?
A physical therapy aide is someone who supports the physical therapists and therapist assistants to help patients recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain. If you want to start an entry-level career in the healthcare field that allows you to help others, becoming a physical therapy aide could be the perfect job for you. Here’s what they do and how to become one.
Nov 13, 2019
8 min read
What is the Role of an Administrative Assistant?
If you’re interested in a career that will allow you to use your organizational and people skills and interests while learning more business-related tasks that can strengthen your resume, an administrative assistant position could be the job for you. Skilled administrative assistants play a vital role in how a business runs. Here’s what to know about the role.
Oct 30, 2019
3 min read
How to Become a Residential Electrician
Are you interested in how electrical systems work? Do you like to solve problems and find solutions for them? Are you someone who likes to work with their hands and do something a bit different each day? Becoming a residential electrician could be the right career for you. Here’s what you should know about the job, the salary, and how to get started!
Oct 22, 2019
2 min read
What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping & Accounting
You are a master at working with numbers and love the ups and downs of the financial world. You know you want to do something in that field, but need to figure out exactly what that is. Accountant and bookkeeper both seem doable, but they also sound like they’re different titles for the same job. Here’s what you need to know about their unique functions for a thriving business.
Oct 02, 2019
3 min read
Figure Out What You Want to Go to School For
You want to go back to school but you’re not sure what kind of degree or diploma you should enroll in. Here are 4 tips for narrowing down your options.
Sep 17, 2019
6 min read
4 Myths About Going Back to School as an Adult
You have goals that you’ve wanted to accomplish for a long time, but it feels almost too late to make them a reality. After all, you’re too old to go back to school, right? The answer to that is absolutely not. Here’s why going back to school at any age is a smart move.
Aug 21, 2019
5 min read
How to Avoid Sounding Passive-Aggressive at Work
When you’re annoyed with a situation at work, your first instinct might be to let the person who annoyed know ASAP. But, while at work, you can’t be openly rude, so you rely on passive-aggressive phrases and messages to get the point across. Do it consistently, and you earn a reputation around the office. Before you get stuck being known as that annoying coworker, check out some of the commonly used phrases in email that can be a bit much, and what you can use instead.
Jun 28, 2019
4 min read