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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 Rocio O

Oct 2, 2020

fácil, básico, ideal para quien no sepa casi nada de ingles o esté aprendiendo. Para aquellos que desean saber como postular a un trabajo en USA y otros países extranjeros.

By myat h

Jul 20, 2020

It is a good help for a new appliant like me.I like the instructors' discusions and I will try to apply the job soon.Thank you for your help both the teachers and coursera.

By Orlando g

Oct 13, 2023

This program is quite effective. I learned some fantastic things about professional development, English, and how to use social media to expand my network in just 5 weeks.

By Lunga M

Sep 17, 2021

The course is very informative and is relevant . I am now clear on how to write my resume and cover letter in a best way that focuses on what i can offer the company.

By Ana A

Dec 18, 2020

full of information of tips to excel in resume and cover letter writing as well as in the art of interviewing. Plenty of examples and resources as well as self study.

By Sachin B

Apr 28, 2023

It was nice course to overcome fear of job interview . teachers are really nice. I am not giving full rating because student have to check too many peer assignments.

By Irma R

Nov 8, 2020

Thank you. Very good course, I learn different tips to improve my resume and also I catch the importance to create the cover letter an de make successful interviews.

By Sharnette B

May 28, 2020

A very practical course. I enjoyed the exercises though some caused me to think deeply before responding. It would do participants well to take the course seriously.

By Maria S O

Aug 29, 2021

Me gustó mucho, se aprende lo básico para hacer un buen CV y una carta de presentación, dan tips para presentarse a las entrevistas, networking, etc. Lo recomiendo.

By HAZIQ S

Jan 31, 2022

I have finally gained the knowledge about how an interview process goes and what how to prepare thins like Resume, CV, etc. Once again, thank you for this course.

By EULOGIO B V P

Aug 24, 2020

This course is very informative and contains useful information. I did this course because I wanted to brush up my Resume, Cover letter and Interview techniques.

By Thủy T N H

Jul 9, 2020

This course is helpful. I've read 2-3 books about career development before taking this course. Some useful information from the lecture was not in those books.

By Kelly R

Jun 15, 2020

Course is great. It could give more examples for the job interview. Unfortunately, some peers do not understand grading assignments so well and give low grades.

By Zin S W

Sep 13, 2021

It is a good course for career development and we can learn about how to write resume and cover letter, how to create networking, how to prepare for interview.

By Quoc H L

May 27, 2018

A very informative and practical course for people who are going to graduate from university and are about to enter the hectic, competitive workforce like me.

By manisha k

Jun 18, 2021

Course is very nice. Specially it is designed in such a way a beginner can understand it. Assignments, quiz, videos everything was amazing and easy to learn.

By Mouctar D

Apr 11, 2021

Cet cours est un bon cours .Il m'a aider a renforcé ma connaissance en matière de recherche d'emploie avec confiance merci au peuple American et a coursera.

By HARSHa S

Dec 1, 2021

This helps me to improve my English skills as in formal writing & communication. It was really easy to understand . I love the teaching technique very much

By Tố D T H

Mar 6, 2021

what an useful course! <3 It will help me a lot in future job. Because of being a student, I had problems to write about my achievement in cover letter,...

By Liah T

Apr 16, 2020

it is good coz this activity can help anyone to know how to make resume and cover letter. But so far i didn't receive a email that i finsih the activities.

By Sarthak D

Mar 29, 2020

Course was very easy with videos, readings and frequent exercises. Tone and speed of delivery and the content was enough to grasp the subject in less time.

By RAYIPALLI P

Apr 6, 2020

I am really happy to be a part of this course.It really helped me a lot in preparing for the interviews and realizing my areas of interests and my skills.

By Yesri G

May 26, 2020

Very helpful course! The instructors delivered the course very clear, the assessments and quizzes are fun and deepening my understanding to the contents.

By Carmen M Z Z

Dec 12, 2020

Me encantaria un curso donde pueda reforzar mi pronunciacion y poder hablar, realmente aprendi mucho sobre como mejorar en mi carrera como profesional,

By Pablo C

May 30, 2020

It was a very interesting experience, this course taught me and opened my mind about how to look for a job both in my country and in the United States.