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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

TO

Nov 12, 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 ..

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 Raquel C S

Jun 8, 2022

Amazing course. It is a great tool to unrdestand the whole process of jod seeking. The course gave me the tools for write a customize Resume and Cover Letters, the Job Interview and how to work the Networking here in America.

By Edgar P

Feb 15, 2021

Muy buen curso ya que cubre tanto Inglés desde la creación de documentos escritos como hojas de vida y cover letters muy populares en Estados Unidos para buscar trabajo así como la interacción hablada muy bueno y recomendado.

By Shih T H

Jul 9, 2020

Thanks a lot!!

I have learned a lot from this course.

Highly recommend those who still struggle for finding jobs now.

This course could help you know the basic knowledge of the process!!

Stay positive and stay healthy.

Good luck!

By Pimpimon M

Jun 21, 2020

This course help a lot for a recently graduated or some one who looking for job. I learned how to write a good resume, English grammar, how used formal words in my cover letter and some situation do's and don'ts of interview.

By Dr B K S

Jun 9, 2020

I am very happy to say that I learned lot of concept as well as very confident to face coming in interaction with my colleagues and my students. Thanks to my mentor which give me lots of motivations. This course is very good.

By Muhaiyo N

Jun 11, 2019

Thanks a lot. The course is very useful and very well organized. Every section and tasks are clear. This is my second online course by University of Pennsylvania and I'm very thankful to all who are working in these courses.

By Madiha A

Jun 13, 2022

Thank you for giving this course free. I have learned a lot by the end of this course and will use this course knowledge in my future. I would suggest Coursera provide free course certificates for those who cant afford them.

By Abubakar A M

Jul 9, 2019

This is a very helpful course because it helped me found out so many mistakes I made in my resume and cover letter which I didn't get to notice until after I took this course. Special thanks to the instructors of this course

By Božena B

Feb 3, 2018

The course helped me to listen and to understand spoken English. I love American English, especially your "r"! I have relatives in The USA and I am going to visit them in April this year. Thank you very much for your help!

By Lokuthota H R S

Nov 25, 2022

this gave me a wounderful opportunity to get an introductory knowledge about the vocabulary relating to career and development. All so i would like to extend my sincere gratitude for totally wavering my fee for this cause.

By carolina c

Mar 18, 2022

Me parece un curso excelente, maravilloso y espectacular. Sin embargo me di de baja, porque requiero un curso de nivel principiante para el idioma Inglés. Me equivoqué al seleccionar. Me disculpo por eso. Gracias Coursera

By Eng A H

Jul 1, 2021

well to be honesty, if i had describe my opinion about English for career development it is very important to study because it helps you to make perfect resume and cover letter and also to overcome and proceed job interview

By Eva M

Apr 21, 2021

very interesting course, helpful and useful to those who are about to start the process of finding a job through knowing their different personal skills , how to write cover letter and a resume and also with the interview.

By J. C F

Feb 9, 2021

Very helpful guidance for a beginner to learn necessary skills for job search. The course structure is clear and well designed and the two instructors teaches very well! I wish I could have learned from this course earlier!

By Ingrid d L

Jun 22, 2020

Creo que este al igual que otros cursos aportan mucho conocimiento destrezas y vocabulario. Lamentablemente no poder tener el certificado es triste. Pero adquirir el conocimiento es satisfacción. Gracias por éstos cursos.

By Paladugu V L

Jul 30, 2022

Much useful for job searchers. The course is designed in a systematic way that every job searcher should follow. Nice designing! Thanks to the University authorities for offering such a useful and career oriented course.

By Deno M

Jun 25, 2020

I loved the course. I learned so much about the job search process and everything it involves and I am in a better position to apply for a job and head over to an interview confidently all thanks to this course. Thank you.

By Moïse Y T

Aug 16, 2023

Thank you so much for this course. It's been so amazing learning about the job search process with you. The course is so great. I'm grateful to all the instructors for their help. I wished I could pay for the certificate.

By Honey L B G

Aug 22, 2022

for the very first i did my best to learn more i know this course was really difficult specially assesment or making saome other comments or resume and contrasting/comparing.

i am happy and grateful to have this coursesa

By All I O •

Jul 16, 2022

I am very happy to compliet this course ,it is very helpful for me for my career.Thankyou mantors for your explanations and guidences.I really want to continue my studies in more skill emprovements courses in coursera.

By ANDRES F A O

Jan 31, 2021

El programa es muy bueno, es interactivo y no es monótono, lo recomiendo mucho. Muchas gracias a todo el equipo de la universidad de Pensilvania, me han ayudado mucho en mi desarrollo profesional.

Atte Andrés Aedo, Chile.

By Angelica M T

Oct 8, 2018

It can help a lot for us as a student because we gave you us an idea on what we will do when doing an resume, cover letter and how we can answer properly in the interview. Also, this course enhances our english speaking.

By Farah Z

Nov 8, 2021

This course really helped me to learn more about the best way to prepare for the world of work, thank you very much for the mentor who was very good in presenting the material, giving assignments and quizzes was very fun

By Shaima K

Oct 26, 2020

this was the best decision I had made in Quarantine, to develop my English + Personality skills. this course has offered me so much the very bit of professionalism. Thank you Coursera team for this wonderful opportunity.

By Hasan A R

May 24, 2020

The course was completely amazing for me and I learned a lot from the course. Honestly I'm changing my resume, cover letter & questions & answers and so on... Thanks a lot my course designer Brian McManus & Robyn Turner.