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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 Luis J I C

Jun 18, 2020

Tiene un objetivo muy claro y atendible, con muchas recomendaciones que en mi opinión son muy buenas, es muy buen curso para el desarrollo profesional

By Aulia E S

May 15, 2020

This course has helped me on building my own preparation for the upcoming job interview. Also gave me insight about job interview in American culture.

By Cathy C

Apr 12, 2020

This was an excellent course. I work closely with International students and would highly recommend that they participate in this course! Thank you.

By BRIAN L C

Apr 6, 2020

It was a very interesting journey . I have learned new things and I am so sure that this will be of great help to me in my future searching of a job .

By Udit S

Oct 13, 2017

Great, it was fun enjoying this course, it enhanced my job search skills, how to increase my networks, how to go for an interview and writing resumes.

By Esther R B

Jun 8, 2017

I recommend this for you. This is a great course which is suitable for anyone who needs a new job. You can learn about things with career development.

By Long T

May 29, 2017

English for career development is wonderful. The program has helped me understand clearly about career development in the future. Thank you very much.

By Marzuki

May 7, 2023

I really recommend this course. The course structure and video learning is very helpful to be understood. It is easy to be apply in your really life.

By Priya N

Jul 2, 2022

I really learned a lot , from resume to cover letter to preparing for the job interview. I loved the course content and the sincerity of Instructors.

By Jasmin S

Jun 27, 2022

I learned a great deal about Career Choice, Job searches, Preparing Resume and Cover letter, and most importantly the behaviour when in an interview.

By Ian O

Jan 14, 2021

Studying this online course help me in different aspect and its broaden my idea about career development. I hope that the certificate is free to all.

By Anuradha

Dec 18, 2020

This is an amazing course. And the both lecturers are truly great. I recommend this for everyone who would like to spend their time more effectively.

By ATINDOKPO E O S K

Sep 1, 2020

Tout est fait dans les règles de l'art dans ce cours. Les enseignants sont performants et la plateforme est très facile d’utilisation.

Merci COursera!

By Nitin T

Jul 28, 2020

This course really enlightened my understanding about Job application process; be it preparing Resume, Cover letter or being ready for Job interview.

By Lola B

Jun 5, 2020

This course really helped me a Ton!!!! The coachers are well-prepared and I can finally write correctly my Cv and my Cover Letter. Thank you guys!!!

By alex p

Apr 7, 2020

Very good courses for who wants to improve knowledge of english and is intrested in making a good impression durind the reaserh for a job. Thank you!

By akhilesh y

Mar 22, 2020

This is extremely helpful in a job process

I liked the speakers who have a very good accent,which we can easily understand.

Thankyou so much Coursera.

By Jorge G

Jul 11, 2024

i loved this course, because it showed me a lot of ways to behave in an interview, I could learn a lot of vocabularies and practice more. Thank you.

By Igor C

May 12, 2023

Very valuable skills in creating a resume and letter of recommendation, as well as interesting tips on communication. The course is very motivating!

By Celia K S F

Feb 27, 2023

I want more courses like this and more professors from the University of Pennsylvania!They are the blossom of my spring!  they are the best!

CKSFC.

By Mohammed “ A

Oct 12, 2022

انصح كل شخص ان يبدأ بها قبل الدخول بسوق العمل بسبب توضيح للمتعلم كل جوانب تحضير السيرة الذاتية و خطاب التزكية و مقابلة العمل و العلاقات و فائدتها .

By Yee M P

Jun 11, 2022

I misunderstood how to prepare for resume and interview but this course guided me to fix my mistakes and is indeed useful for my career development.

By Euller s

Apr 23, 2022

I'm grateful for Coursera and University of Pennsylvania for have made this course available . I have learned so much and again I'm so grateful. :)

By Linda L

Sep 21, 2021

I enjoyed this learning program. I did learn some new things that will be of value to me in the job field. Thank you for allowing me to participate.

By Shahanur A M

May 7, 2021

It was my first online course and I really enjoy this course.The instructor clearly describe all the things.It is a great course to improve English.