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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

DI

Aug 25, 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..

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Jul 21, 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 Alvaro N

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Oct 17, 2020

This course is very very good, I liked, the teachers is wonderful, thanks very much.

By CYNTHIA S R I

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Sep 24, 2020

Muchas gracias por impartir este maravilloso curso, realmente fue de gran bendición.

By Mdumiseni N

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Sep 12, 2020

The course uses a step by step approach of which I think accommodates every student.

By PGN

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Jul 13, 2020

Very Informative Lectures. Thanks to the Mentors and Thanks to Coursera Platform ...

By HUTHAIFA A

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Apr 8, 2020

The course is really great, and the coaches have a great way to communicate the idea

By Osman M

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Apr 11, 2018

Thank you my pretty teachers.

good work.

I hope to join another course with you again.

By Mohamad A

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Mar 1, 2025

It was a great training and very helpful in developing my professional performance.

By Chanchal P

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May 27, 2024

It's a great experience for me. I have learned so many things . Thankyou so much .

By Abdu M

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Apr 13, 2023

I was so Interested from Beginning to the End. Thank you for giving me this Chance.

By Lucky R

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Jul 2, 2022

Best course for the people who are just starting their career and changing careers.

By Jamaal.R. B

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Mar 10, 2022

Its a excellent curse to learn more about how works the laboral world for begineers

By Mirza A

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Dec 6, 2021

very informative. I learned alot especially about resume writing and cover letter.

By Dinu D I

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Jun 29, 2021

It is one of the best courses for those who are just starting out in their careers.

By abdelghafour m

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Feb 9, 2021

I just finished this course and i am grateful because it really helped me thank you

By Giovanna G

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Feb 7, 2021

amazing course , I improve my english skill and learn about di CV's and more thanks

By Nesredin A M

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Dec 4, 2020

It was a very useful and interesting course. I have improved my English knowledge.

By Cherkasheva I

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Dec 4, 2020

Thank you! It was very interesting for me. I think this course will help me at once

By Mohamed A

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Dec 3, 2020

Excellent course comprehensive, clear, easy to understand and excellent instructors

By Zuly H

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Nov 12, 2020

Excelente curso, me permitió conocer y abordar sobre las formas de solicitar empleo

By eusebio b

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Oct 27, 2020

Good course I can forward go ahead with my improve English, I very presuare with it

By Trang H

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Oct 10, 2020

this course helps me to clarify my thought, what i need to do for looking for a job

By Patricio d L C

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Oct 10, 2020

It's very interesting .I learned a lot.No-native speakers should take this course.

By Kemal E G

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Sep 15, 2020

thanks to profesors that im more experienced because of their high teaching talents

By Vasylyna L

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Aug 27, 2020

Recommend! Thank You for this course. It was really helpful and useful information.

By Giorgio b d l

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Aug 20, 2020

Excelente curso! Atinge as metas que eu mesmo havia proposto no início do programa.