Chevron Left
Back to English for Career Development

Learner Reviews & Feedback for English for Career Development by University of Pennsylvania

4.8
stars
15,861 ratings

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

DI

Aug 24, 2019

It is the very useful course for learning, this course provides videos for better understanding. A part from that there are exams like quiz, games, video recording, review of classmates work and all..

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.

Filter by:

1401 - 1425 of 5,917 Reviews for English for Career Development

By RAZARAMARO D D

May 4, 2021

Actually this course is helpful because I have accomplished a lot and learned new experiences that related in my career goals.

By Nikko D M

Apr 25, 2021

This course really helped me to become more professional especially on presenting my resume to the employers. Thank you so much!

By Gulshan A

Mar 9, 2021

One of the outstanding courses on Coursera

I have fully enjoyed the course.

It is one of the best and easiest courses on coursera.

By Maxwell T

Sep 18, 2020

I had learned how to write a good resume, cover letter, and how to respond to question during an interview and first impression.

By Angel J G G

Sep 10, 2020

El curso es muy bueno, por que le brinda herramientas, tips para poder elaborar una CV, formas de presentar una buena entevista.

By Flavia D C G

Aug 7, 2020

The course helped me to write a better and resume and cover letter, as well as some good tips for when I go for a job interview.

By Oscar A

Jul 24, 2020

I love the way instructors explain the lessons. Besides that, the examples are very clear and the games are really entertaining.

By Isidro G M

Jul 13, 2020

Excelente curso

La explicación de los instructores es muy clara y concisa, los ejercicios muy prácticos. Recomendado ampliamente.

By Wallane M A

Jun 20, 2020

I learned a lot about how I've to proceed when I'm seeking for a new job, since the resume until an interview. Very good course.

By Alisha K

Jun 15, 2020

It was helpful. I could brush up my English. The professors highlighted some key points that I had not known earlier.

Thank you.

By Sakhile M

May 27, 2020

An excellent course. I have learnt that speaking slowly and clearly helps the listener to hear and understand you quite clearly.

By REGINA V

May 20, 2020

This course was very interesting and helpful for me. I learned how to improve my English skills in the job application process.

By Daniel B d C

May 17, 2017

Great corse. I am sure that it help me im my career!

Thankyou University of Pennsylvania, Mr Brian Mcnanuas and Ms Robin Turner!

By Kaidomar Z

May 20, 2024

It was an enriching and effective learning experience. As my first experience with Coursera, I enjoyed learning at my own pace.

By Valentyn S

Sep 23, 2023

The most useful course on writing a CV, cover letter and preparing for a meeting with a robot employer that I have come across.

By Poleth M

May 16, 2022

Es un curso muy enriquecedor y provechoso, estoy muy agradecida por toda la atencion, oportunidad y enseñanza que me brindaron

By Julián D C P

Oct 12, 2021

Excelente, se adquieren muchas habilidades necesarias para arrojarse al mundo de la labor profesional en países angloparlantes.

By Shreebi J R

May 17, 2021

efficiently designed to help students learn about resumes, cover letters, networking, and job interview. A great course indeed!

By MARÍA N T

Apr 24, 2021

La experiencia me ha parecido fantástica, el curso es muy ameno y se sigue muy fácilmente. Repetiré la experiencia en el futuro

By Carlos E

Nov 26, 2020

This course help me alot to get job interviews. Learned how to make a good resume and present the better way a application job.

By Sokchan E

Sep 25, 2020

This course really provides me good knowledge regarding writing a CV, developing a cover letter, and successful interview tips.

By Katherinne N C M

Jun 8, 2020

I am really very grateful because it helped me to know more about my skills and to know more about the interviews. Thanks a lot

By Fabian A F

Jun 3, 2020

Genial! El uso del inglés como Segundo idioma para todas las actividades. Muy didáctico, claro y con una excelente metodología.

By Mai M A E A

May 14, 2020

That's a very useful course I can now write a professional resume and cover letter and I know tips and tricks for the interview

By Deleted A

Apr 17, 2020

The course is very easy to follow. And I like how the professors teach and demonstrate the principles and theories. God bless!