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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

KJ

May 4, 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 ..

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.

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By hasif b

Apr 27, 2020

It is a wonderful course that could help improve not only your writing skill in a resume but your English else well for those who are not a native speaker

By Dhasarathi K

Aug 18, 2019

Thank you a lot, teachers and whole coursera team for this great opportunity. I have learned many things from this wonderful course, thank you once again.

By Awara

Feb 7, 2018

Thanks for the course, such a good way to teach and explain everything so easy to make it possible to finish the course within time. Wish you best of luck

By Osvaldo K T

Sep 20, 2023

Very useful for those who are new in the job hunting and for those like me who need a refresh and to know how the job seeking works in the United States.

By Fozia A

Jul 27, 2023

It was a great course to learn english for career development. I have learnt alot about job hunting, making resume, creating cover letter and networking.

By Ari C

Nov 5, 2021

wonderful course tobe honest.It really to indersatand and bring a lot of knowdgle.I hope more people will reach out this job cuz it really helpful for me

By Krau d A N G

Apr 7, 2021

Excellent course, very well prepared. The focus on practical activities makes it very efficient and effective. Congratulations to the whole Coursera Team

By Amany M S

Nov 29, 2020

One of the best things about this course is that it's very easy to understand and uncomplicated and it's so helpful I'd advise you to take it. Thank You!

By Наталья Р

Sep 21, 2020

Very useful information, and there are many great and up-to-date materials. Moreover, this course helped me to improve my English. This was really great!

By Van T

Jun 7, 2017

It is a very good course, especially for young learners who are learning English and intending to enter USA job market. Thank you very much, instructors!

By Do T H T

Apr 2, 2017

I had thought that I got much experience in job seeking process, but with this course I have learnt much more than I could expected. Thank you very much!

By suhaib o n

Nov 1, 2016

It was one of the best courses that i have been joint ever thank you all for your great efforts and thanks a lot for your smile through all the lectures.

By Michelle E

Aug 28, 2023

I learned very good and importance skills for career development, I recommend

this course to anyone who want to improve in the their professional lives.

By DIVYA N S T

Jul 23, 2023

The course really helped me in the making of resumes, cover letters and parts which should be included and excluded from them. Thankyou for the course.

By Esaú C

Nov 16, 2022

Great course, I think it's a very useful for young professionals or students that are looking for first jobs. There are good resources and explanations.

By Мария К

May 24, 2022

Thank you for the wonderful course. It was very helpful and interesting, I've learned a lot how to prepare for interwie and write a professional resume.

By Sergio M V G

Apr 26, 2021

Robyn and Brian are brilliant TESOL instructors. The course is based on solid structure to build on the concepts required to develop career development.

By Joaquín G

Feb 19, 2021

It is a good course, but it is a little basic at the beginning. It is really good to practice writing formal letters and all you need to look for a job.

By rida a

Feb 16, 2021

Hey,

i have done this course and i have learned a lot of things from this course. this course really helpful for those who wants to start his/her career.

By Mónica T R V

Aug 28, 2020

Es un excelente curso que te da las herramientas para aplicar de forma efectiva a la vacante que desees, según tu perfil profesional. Muy recomendado.

By Lucia c

May 19, 2020

Very good course. I got more job vocabularies , i know how to better write a resume and cover letter Now! The structure of the course is very well done!

By INGRID J E G

May 11, 2020

Muchas gracias por hacer este tipo de cursos, ojalá puedan promocionar este tipo de cursos en todas las preparatorios y Universidades de México, saludos

By Gilbert C M

May 11, 2020

I highly recommend this course for those who want to acquaint themselves with the job hiring process and improve their writing and communication skills.

By Paolo C M

Oct 8, 2023

¡Excelente curso! Pude aprender sobre elementos cruciales acerca de la búsqueda laboral en Estados Unidos así como mejorar mi inglés. Muy recomendable,

By José D J A H

Dec 19, 2022

Thanks to Robyn Turner and Brian McManus for an excellent course. With these tools, I will surely use it to increase my opportunities to get a new job.