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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

GT

Oct 27, 2020

This is the excellent course to understand the job seeking process and enhance English skill which is especially related with the job hunting. I recommend to take this course for non-English speakers.

EN

May 26, 2022

I thank you very much for this opportunity. I have learnt alot and i wish this course could be tought in every Unversity to equip syedents with job searching skills before entering the job market.

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By Mircea N S

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Feb 25, 2019

Very useful and interesting. Great teachers and prestigious university. Highly recommended.

Thank you!

By Dr. V S

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Nov 21, 2017

It is a wonderful and very useful course. Both the teachers have great command over course teachings.

By Kamlesh K S

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Sep 11, 2017

This course is really very helpful in establishing and upgrading professional career systematically...

By Muhammad W S

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Feb 14, 2025

Thanks to the Coursera Platform and the Instructors for helping and providing me an Excellent Course.

By Sweatha S

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Feb 13, 2025

This course helped me improve my english language and communication proficiency for my future career.

By Samah A

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Sep 21, 2024

I am very glad to took this coures I benefited a lot. Teachers are very good in giving information

By Nanda S

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Aug 31, 2024

Great! First time learning at Coursera and it's really helpful for me to know how the interview work.

By Ghaidaa M

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Aug 22, 2024

It's amazing course and full of information i am glad to be one of the students of this good teachers

By Jaish A

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Aug 14, 2024

I have learned a lot from this course. I would like to thanks Mr.Brian McManus and Mrs Robyn Turner.

By Jessica G

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Jul 20, 2023

An excellent

option for people whose

wants to put in order their CV and cover letter for search work.

By Anjeli F P

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Jul 19, 2023

sangat bagus untuk menambah ilmu mengenai english terutama untuk dunia kerja sangat insightful sekali

By othmane d

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Nov 18, 2022

Wonderful experience. The Assignments and the way of approach was extremely interesting and engaging.

By Jairo P

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Jun 28, 2022

Is was very useful, I learn how is the culture in USA about Resume, a cover letter and an Interview

By Mari K

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May 21, 2022

I am so greatful for creators of this course and lovely teachers who support us virtually. Thank you.

By Aurora H

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Oct 31, 2021

Such a great course for those who don't know how to choose a career and start trying to search a job.

By Zalo Z

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Aug 30, 2021

Thanks to this course I have gained enrichment about techniques about career development. Thank you.

By Helen K

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Apr 14, 2021

it was a unique opportunity to beef up my expertise when it comes to networking and job interviewing.

By Mostafa

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Dec 3, 2020

This course was really helpful and easy understanding for students especially for non-native student.

By Abdur R A

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Sep 22, 2020

It's really very essential for everyone. The course teacher was really very friendly and well manner.

By Svetlana L

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Jul 12, 2020

Instructors done a great job. Clear , to the point videos, helpful assightments. Thank you very much!

By Elena R

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Jul 5, 2020

Great course which helps to create perfect resume and teaches how to present yourself at an interview

By JONNALA S R

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May 7, 2020

Very nicely structured course. The questionnaire are also designed well. Over all, a good experience.

By Dingchun Z

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May 4, 2020

it is useful for my future career ,now i can write cv in english ,and how to deal with some interview

By Jagriti G

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Apr 4, 2020

Dear all Prof.

Its wonderful. I have learned a lot from this course.

Appreciate all your efforts.

Thanks

By MARY H B

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Oct 10, 2018

This is such an amazing opportunity to take MOOC. The convenience of these classes were incomparable.