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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

EB

Jul 3, 2020

Thank you for letting us to use this opportunity at this pandemic situation.

I find this course has a lot example which is unstandable and illustration and so efficient for newcomer and job seeker.

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 Oscar R

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Sep 30, 2020

Well explained, fun and very helpful. Professors are wonderful.

By Mir S A

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Jul 25, 2020

Best course for job seekers in this current competitive markets

By Katerina B

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Jun 2, 2020

It was really interesting and useful for me! Thank you so much)

By Karina T

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Apr 29, 2020

Lo recomiendo 100%. No me aburrí en absoluto y muy entretenido!

By Pat

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Apr 20, 2020

It was a very good course. Accurate, easy and very educational!

By Chetan M

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Apr 17, 2020

The course was just awesome! Special thanks to the instructors.

By Umar S

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Jun 16, 2017

I must recommend to my classmate and other friends to use this.

By 刘瑞杰

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Nov 12, 2016

Perfect Course for my language skills and job-seeking knowledge

By Aya Y

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Nov 14, 2024

I'm glad to share this course , it'sreallyimportant, thank you

By jordan f

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Dec 4, 2022

Thanks a lot

it's great opportunity that I got many advantages

By Lucia B

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Oct 28, 2022

Muy facil de seguir y con consejos super practicos. Excelente

By Васильчикова Е А

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Apr 25, 2022

Thank you so much! It was perfect, very helpful and exciting!

By Ahmed E

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Apr 4, 2022

how afabulous and realy so amazing explanation miilion thanks

By khirtana

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Mar 31, 2022

I can understand easily and very interesting study materials .

By Mario A A R

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Mar 10, 2022

I loved this course and the examples that the instructors gave

By Ibtissam F

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Sep 9, 2021

It was a great experience so how can take my certification??

By Min K K

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Jul 31, 2021

This course is really for career development. I learned a lot.

By okka m

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Jun 12, 2021

The explanation video and the quizzes are very good and clear.

By Yunyoung S

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May 25, 2021

very useful course for those who want to get a job in America.

By Sunny D

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Apr 7, 2021

one of the most positive and helpful courses that I ever took.

By Gpe. E C C

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Nov 13, 2020

It's very interesting and really cans help to get an ideal job

By erik m

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Aug 11, 2020

Very Good. I loved this course. Very interesting ... Thank you

By Jose A Z T

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Jun 29, 2020

Basic course but it is great to start in the online course !!!

By Ann S

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Jun 13, 2020

i learned a lot from this course thanks for these information.

By Fernando N A

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May 25, 2020

Excelente curso, muy didáctico y detallado, recomendable 100%.