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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

JL

May 15, 2021

I enjoyed the course. It was interesting, informative, challenging, interactive, and fun at the same time. It improved my knowledge and skills of the subject. Thank you for this learning opportunity.

GT

Oct 27, 2020

This is the excellent course to understand the job seeking process and enhance English skill which is especially related with the job hunting. I recommend to take this course for non-English speakers.

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By Thuan N

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Jun 16, 2020

It helps me alot in English skills which shows a professional way to describe in my resume.

Thanks for the course.

By Purnachandra N

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Jun 7, 2020

Thank you Coursera and course instructor for this amazing course, Now I'm feeling more confident about my career.

By Tani S

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May 29, 2020

It is a very usefull course. even if you speak well the language, there's a lot of new information you can learn.

By Alianah Y

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May 16, 2020

It was a very informative course and I also learned a lot about the job application process in the United States.

By Sonnleitner I

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May 3, 2020

A very useful course in knowledge and language. There are easy and interesting explanations. Thank you very much.

By Harsh K

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Apr 18, 2020

It was great learning with this course. It actually develops your skills and prepares you better for job process.

By Rochelle V

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Apr 7, 2020

This course is very helpful for non-native English speakers and students who want to improve their marketability.

By ابو ا

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Sep 14, 2019

I have benefited a lot from these courses and when I get my degree will support my resume in getting a better job

By Muhammad S F

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Sep 9, 2019

This course helps me a lot in making cover latter and resume.I am very thankful to the management of this course.

By Ardeshir f

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Jul 25, 2017

This course is the best course that I have ever studied.

I recommended to everybody that I want the best for them.

By julio c s

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Mar 15, 2024

Thanks!! I feel more prepared to face my interviews. I recommend to include topics related to Online Interviews.

By CH T

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Oct 6, 2023

this is a good course this help me alot in improving my english skills please issue me my completion certificate

By Rubens L

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Oct 15, 2022

I was really good. My English has improved allot with both of you.

Thank you so very much.

Greetings from Brazil

By n

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Jun 21, 2022

It is helpful and great for my future career. I recommend highschool students to try out this course. Thank you.

By Bashiir A

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May 7, 2022

AMAZING COURSE. WHEN TAKE THIS COURSE FEEL CONFIDENCE IN APPLYING ANY JOB.

THANKS TO THE LECTURERS AND UNIVERSITY

By Adeaga S A

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Feb 14, 2022

It helps you prepare for job search, resume writing and also prepare you for interview. i recormend this course.

By nuriabb b

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Feb 14, 2021

Fantastic course. The teacher speak in English that I have been able to understand clearly. Thak you very much.

By Cristiane M P

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Jan 21, 2021

Curso muito bom, indicado para pessoas com inglês intermediário até avançado, com fácil compreensão e dinamismo.

By Rico A F

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Aug 3, 2020

The most recommended course with detailed explanation from competent expert. It helpful and useful for jobseeker

By Emdadul H H

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May 6, 2020

It's a great achievement to complete this useful course. Hope it will help me a lot in my next professional life

By Ravish K

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Apr 27, 2020

I love this course. This course is very beneficial for me. It's develop or growth my career.

Thank you so much!!☺

By Ashish K

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Apr 11, 2020

This course is totally amazing. I learnt many things from this course. It have very helpfull content for career.

By Mohammad S

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Sep 4, 2017

A very well designed course for everyone! Takes the learner through every step in job search process very nicely

By Soe T L

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Dec 4, 2023

I great time with learning career development. It is more useful and suitable for me.Thank teachers and others.

By Fernando M G

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Feb 4, 2023

Me ha parecido muy interesante y completo, me ha servido para lo que quería, aprender más inglés y vocabulario.