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About the Course

Welcome to English for Career Development, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. In this course, you will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States, while comparing and contrasting the same process in your home country. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path, while building your vocabulary and improving your language skills to achieve your professional goals. The first unit in this course will introduce the U.S. job application process and provide strategies for identifying the jobs that match your interests and skills. Unit 2 will take you through the steps necessary to produce a professional-looking resume. In unit 3, you will work to develop a clear and concise cover letter. The final unit of the course focuses on networking and interview skills. Anyone may take this course for free. If you want to get a Coursera Verified Certificate for free, please fill out the Financial Aid form. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Supplemental reading materials were provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level that's just right for each English language learner....

Top reviews

TO

Nov 12, 2021

I enjoyed this Course English for Career Development and learnt a lot .The instructor were so helpful and proactive that it was easy for me to learn and I was able to reach clear all the assignment ..

R

Jul 20, 2020

AN EXCELLENT COURSE. THE TEACHERS ARE OUT STANDING. THERE IS A CLARITY OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION IN THE TEACHERS. EVERY ONE WHO IS SEARCHING FOR JOB SHOULD DO THIS COURSE. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM.

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By Liah T

Apr 16, 2020

it is good coz this activity can help anyone to know how to make resume and cover letter. But so far i didn't receive a email that i finsih the activities.

By Sarthak D

Mar 29, 2020

Course was very easy with videos, readings and frequent exercises. Tone and speed of delivery and the content was enough to grasp the subject in less time.

By RAYIPALLI P

Apr 6, 2020

I am really happy to be a part of this course.It really helped me a lot in preparing for the interviews and realizing my areas of interests and my skills.

By Yesri G

May 26, 2020

Very helpful course! The instructors delivered the course very clear, the assessments and quizzes are fun and deepening my understanding to the contents.

By Carmen M Z Z

Dec 12, 2020

Me encantaria un curso donde pueda reforzar mi pronunciacion y poder hablar, realmente aprendi mucho sobre como mejorar en mi carrera como profesional,

By Pablo C

May 30, 2020

It was a very interesting experience, this course taught me and opened my mind about how to look for a job both in my country and in the United States.

By Jairjira M

Mar 26, 2021

It is a good course. Probably to easy for someone with and advanced level of English, still it is useful to get to know the hiring process in depth.

By Oscar T

Aug 26, 2019

Ce cours était plus tôt bon dans l'ensemble. Les exemples et les cas d'explications nous ont permis d'apprendre de façon plus ales différents modules

By Mostafa M

Oct 25, 2019

very beneficial which is rich in very good information for any fresh or entry level graduates and need to improve their language and business skills

By PyonePaPaKhin

Oct 31, 2021

I've learned many things about personal development. Now I know how to write CV, resume and tips for communication and also for interview. Thanks .

By Karla B

Feb 24, 2021

I really enjoy the course and helped myself to dicover skills that I did not know that I have; I learned to do a Resume and Cover letter,

Thank you.

By Pedaprolu R

Feb 1, 2018

It is very good course and because of it i can understand and what to do in getting job and how to prepare resume and how to attempt the interview

By Daniela M

Aug 26, 2024

El curso de inglés fue excelente. Los materiales eran muy completos y el enfoque práctico en las clases me ayudó a mejorar mi fluidez rápidamente.

By Cristina G

Apr 5, 2021

It was amazing. Thank you for sharing knowledge with people who wants to learn and improve themself and them career. The methodology is great.

By Javier C C

Sep 1, 2020

Great course! I recommend it for people who has low-medium level of english and want to improve it and/or want to learn about job search fase.

By lovepreet s

Aug 11, 2023

It was very good for someone who is nervous about job searching process and about interview. The assignments were very helpful and organized.

By SLO-MO T

Aug 1, 2020

A GREAT AND ENJOYABLE COURSE BUT THEY COULD'VE INCLUDED MORE OF REAL-LIFE DRAMAS LIKE IN THE LAST 3 VIDEOS :) TO MAKE IT MORE ENTERTAINING...

By ravi c

Jun 9, 2020

IN THIS COURSE I LEARN MORE DEEP ABOUT MAKING RESUME , COVER LATER.A;SO I FOUND NEW TRICK TO CRACK JOB INTERVIEW.NETWORKING PART WAS GREAT .

By oankar p

Oct 24, 2020

It was really nice course . I learned new skills which i can add in my resume and the guidance for career development was absolutely good.

By mohammed k t

Oct 21, 2020

it is great experience and have many information that's developed and raise my vision and language

thanks for teacher and for coursera team

By Priyanka N

May 19, 2020

The content was easy to understand and learn. I feel so lucky to study with Excellent Professors. Thanks for giving us your valuable time.

By Elisa B

Sep 29, 2020

I liked that they explain the topics in a simple and completely understandable way, including examples, making it more dynamic.

Thank you!

By Deepika R

Sep 25, 2020

I really had good time learning this course. I gained more knowledge regarding how to search job and everything related to job interview.

By Kishore B K

May 5, 2020

this course is very useful for the beginners and by the end of the course the individual becomes professional in attending the interview.

By Renzo D

Aug 25, 2022

I was needing this course, you dont find this type of information and skills demonstration Online,

Thank you Unniversity of Pensilvania!