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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 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..

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 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 Neha N

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.

By Zarin T

May 14, 2020

I have learnt a lot of new topics from this course. And now I am more flexible and comfortable with my English accent. The lectures felt so friendly, encouraging to me. Thank a lot Coursera for this wonderful experience.

By Dimitra G

Oct 18, 2023

It is a very good and professional course. ι highly recommend it to new professionals, in order to have a nice and professional cv and cover letter, to increase their network and be prepared for the upcoming interviews.

By Emre T

Aug 24, 2022

I learnt about how can i manage to have job interview. Interview phareses, questions (legal-illegal), how can be prepared to questions, career choosing ways, job seeking tips and many things about job seeking adventure.

By Sonya S

Feb 25, 2022

I appreciate your giving me the opportunity to pass this course for free. I have learned more about my skills and abilities, I have more confidence in myself. And the articles and examples are very cognitive and useful.

By Maliha A

Aug 8, 2021

It was a very helpful course. It helped me to learn how to write resume and cover letters appropriately. I also learned how to attend an interview with confidence as well as how to build and grow my network. Thank you.

By Lio N

Nov 16, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, it helped me to find some much things about job searching process, networking and the basic to leave a good and positive impression. thank you so much for people behind this wonderful job.

By Deleted A

Nov 10, 2020

I learned a lot with this course. At the begining I was not pretty sure if this was the course I was looking for, but now I can say this course is a MUST for everyone , even those whom English is their Native Language.

By Muhammad D A

May 18, 2020

it was really awesome and helpful to undergo this course and listen to the lectures of the polite teachers. I feel myself in a better position now and can apply and go for a job interview with aplomb.

thank you so much

By Maria A A

Apr 26, 2020

Very simple, and helpful course. the course material is not only interactive, but also educational and enjoyable. starting from points A to point Z, I believe this is the course to go to when I need to apply for a job.

By Nikita B

Jan 14, 2021

Отличный курс, помог укрепить знания в английском языке, раскрыл новые аспекты в использовании слов и интонаций. Очень хорошо раскрыт механизм устройства на работу, поиска работы, подготовки документов для устройства.

By Amel K

Oct 6, 2020

I loved the course, it was very interesting and helped me to redo my resume and cover letter in a better way. Now, I'm ready to apply for a job and do interviews. A special thanks to the teachers.

Thank you Coursera !

By QIANG Z

Aug 8, 2020

It is the best career training course I have ever take, It is clear, simple and efficient. I have learned active verb, elevator speech etc. many useful tools. It helps me a lot at difficulty time. Thank you so much.!