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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

IM

Nov 10, 2021

This course is very crucial one. really i learn very important lessons I am really thankfully for teachers who taught me these lesson though i would like to get free certificate because lack of money.

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.

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By Carlos H R

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May 25, 2020

Excellent course, thanks for the enthusiams and dedication put into creating it

By Орлова И Ю

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May 10, 2020

Thank you to the teachers-Robin and Brian. You are super! From Russia-with love.

By Chanaka S R

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Apr 25, 2020

This is best course for improve knowledge about career & improve english skills.

By esraa t s

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Apr 19, 2020

I am so happy because I have learned a lot of new and useful things thank you :)

By Akash R K

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Apr 9, 2020

Now I am fair enough to attempt a successful interview with enough helping tools

By Sarantsetseg S

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Oct 17, 2019

I could improved my listening and reading skills. And i would develop my career.

By Miroslav L

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Feb 26, 2018

A very useful course. I learned important things to get a good job. I recommend!

By Beatriz S

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Nov 12, 2016

I liked this course. Have a good professionals and articles.

Thank for your help.

By Jorge A S A

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Apr 29, 2024

Excelente, Curso, sigan adelante! quede súper contento, saludos desde Venezuela

By Naila R C

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Oct 6, 2023

It's good to improve my English skills and prepare for a job as a freshgraduate

By SENTHIL K T T

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Oct 31, 2022

I have learned and enjoyed the 5 Week English for Career Development cource.

By Sabri B

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Jul 23, 2022

I learned a lot of this course. And enjoyed it as well ! I highly recommend it.

By Salsabeel A A

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Jan 23, 2021

Thank you so much for this amazing course, loved it so much.

Highly recommended.

By Rider M

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Sep 5, 2020

the way of teaching is very simple and given examples are very easy to corelate

By Sirak w S

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Jul 19, 2020

This has been one of best course which teaches you about the job search system.

By Raafat I M

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May 29, 2020

Thank you very much for that course. I hope you get the happiness in your life.

By Michelle B

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May 24, 2020

Big shoutout to Bryan and Robyn for very informative and well explained course.

By Yi H

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Apr 27, 2020

It's really helpful to me, thanks the two instructors, and thanks COURSERA too.

By john w c p

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Apr 22, 2020

IT was very usefull to develop writing,listening and speaking in english for me

By Madonna G

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Apr 9, 2020

I really interested in this course and i learned more about career development.

By Richelle A M A

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Dec 7, 2019

I've learned so much to this course and the instructors are effective teachers!

By Erica V

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Sep 30, 2018

It's very helpful for all of us the students, and thank you for the learnings!

By Marian M S

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May 12, 2018

amazing helpful course i am glad that i had the opportunity to take this course

By Jose L C

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Jun 18, 2023

Definitely a must for people starting their careers or changing their careers!