University of Pennsylvania

English for Career Development

Brian McManus
Robyn Turner

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(15,741 reviews)

40 hours to complete
3 weeks at 13 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
99%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this unit you will learn about the steps in the job search process.

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15 videos12 readings14 assignments1 peer review

In this unit, you will learn how to describe yourself and your experiences in a résumé. The unit will also help you build your job-related vocabulary.

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12 videos12 readings14 assignments1 peer review

This unit focuses on another important document for job-seekers: the cover letter. You will learn how to write a clear cover letter that tells employers why you are the right person for the job.

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11 videos9 readings11 assignments1 peer review

This unit will teach job-seekers language for meeting new people, making small talk, and describing

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8 videos9 readings6 assignments1 peer review

This unit is about the question-and-answer process of job interviews, and will help prepare learners to present themselves well in interviews.

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10 videos8 readings7 assignments

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4.9 (6,429 ratings)
Brian McManus

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University of Pennsylvania
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