Lan Zhao

At Careers.org, my work centers on breaking down how people actually get into different occupations, from the job duties and work settings to the degrees, certificates, and licenses each path requires. I also write about comparing online and campus programs and figuring out what to ask before requesting information from a school. What makes me a credible voice here is that I stay close to the site's core purpose: plain, practical guidance for students, career changers, and working adults, without pretending there are guarantees about admission, employment, or salary. I keep the sponsored nature of the listings in view, so readers can explore their options without mistaking a listing for an endorsement.