These guidelines explain how we assign authors, research licensing data, attribute statistics, and refresh “how to become…” guides. They exist so readers, schools, and search evaluators can understand our process.
Content creation workflow
- Outline from verified sources: we start with government labor data, accrediting bodies, and state statutes—not forums or anonymous posts.
- Draft + technical review: editors check that program lengths, exam names, and salary tables match the cited sources.
- Human review before publication: sensitive guides receive a named reviewer statement at the bottom of the article.
- Corrections: material errors are updated in the article body with an adjusted “last updated” date when possible.
Author eligibility
Writers either hold relevant professional experience (career services, recruiting, clinical operations, trades instruction, etc.) or work under direct editorial supervision from someone who does. Pseudonymous gossip columns are out of scope.
Use of automation
Drafting assistants may speed up formatting, but every fact, figure, and licensing step is verified by a human editor prior to publication. AI output is treated as rough copy, not an authoritative source.
Refresh cadence
High-regulation topics (licensed healthcare, finance credentials, public safety hiring) are scheduled for review at least once every six months or sooner when a state board announces rule changes.
How to report a problem
Email the address on our Contact page with the article URL, the sentence that needs correction, and a link to the official source you recommend. We prioritize issues that affect health, safety, or money.