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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

DI

Aug 24, 2019

It is the very useful course for learning, this course provides videos for better understanding. A part from that there are exams like quiz, games, video recording, review of classmates work and all..

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 R_Spri.

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Oct 5, 2021

Career Development is a critical area for many. It should be studied to gain the skills need to promote these skills.

By MUKENDI K P D G

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Sep 21, 2021

This course was very interessting for me. Particulary I learn how to presente/write correctly my CV and Cover Letter.

By Ayush A

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May 3, 2020

I learnt so many things from this assessment.

Thanks for this teaching. This assignment help me alot in my whole life.

By Mariyam M

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Jan 26, 2022

It was very helpful for me to understand career development or business communication without paying a single penny.

By MD. M R S

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May 3, 2020

Learning is not about just being better your job. It's so much more than that. Coursera provide me the flexibility.

By Rahul T

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Jun 30, 2020

This course is very useful for english learning and career development. I enjoyed this course very much.

Thank you..

By Animesh S S

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May 25, 2021

This course must be updated and make it a light bit tough so that people can really read the assignments thoroughy

By Jesús L

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Jan 10, 2025

This course is very complete because it covers a variety of topics necessary in the process of getting a new job.

By Erica L

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Jun 25, 2024

I Wish to pay the fee and receive the personalized certificate. Help me please. The course is really insightful.

By Jaime L A B

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Feb 14, 2020

A brilliant course. I learned things I wasn't aware about this topics. I would recommend this course to anyone.

By Cristian E F H

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Mar 29, 2021

Great course when you're seeking a job, you will learn the last tools for a successful application and hiring.

By MANISH K M

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Aug 16, 2020

I really enjoyed this course , it is very helpful for me to prepare for the interview and gain the confidence.

By Anjali P

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Aug 14, 2020

Good. very informative

Will l get certificate for my completion

Can l get the copy of my certificate on my email

By suhani s

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Jun 25, 2020

This course is all about building yourself in terms of applying for Job. The nice course gives time and learn.

By Tamer D

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May 14, 2020

So helpful Course it help us in our real life to can develop our self to be in a leader position as we planed

By Nicolás L I

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Aug 24, 2021

Good Enough. Just a little update on readings, videos and tips will be really useful. Thanks and keep it up!

By abdelrhman a

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May 26, 2020

This course is very beautiful, I learned a lot from him. I advise everyone to take advantage of this content

By meena B

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Nov 9, 2022

Thank you, Pennsylvania for this course. Good to take this course, looking for more courses here. loved it

By Fayilenu T M

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Apr 15, 2022

i'm at my 43% of this course, i have learnt alot. i know for sure i have more to learn. thank you coursera.

By Marcelo P

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Apr 12, 2021

Excelente curso que permite ordenarnos en la búsqueda laboral, no sólo en los US, sino en el proceso en sí.

By alternativo_psi

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Jun 5, 2024

Buen curso, te guia en todo referente a una hoja de vida, formatos mas sencillos, practico y comprensible.

By Francesco D M

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Mar 29, 2021

amazing course I lerned a lot from this course and I think I'll see it again in the moment of an interview

By Besiana H

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May 14, 2023

Very Interesting course, detail oriented, useful information and entertainment in the same time. 9 to 10.

By Jonathan G

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Apr 15, 2024

A VERY GOOD COURSE FOR REAL JOB SEEKERS.IT HAS HELPED A LOT ESPECIAL ON RESUME ,SKILLS AND COVER LETTER

By Abdul S a

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Feb 27, 2021

I kindly ask you the give me the the certificate of this course because I am a student I cant afford it.