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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 Md A K S

Jul 21, 2020

I really like the course offered by coursera & also thanks the University teachers who guides the full course with easy understanding and specially the job process in USA. Thank you very much.

By Fabiane A S

Apr 24, 2020

I learned a lot about things that I never imagined. I hope this course helps me to get my first job. And I will continue learning about english and other skills to improve my resume even more.

By Рустемова Ж А

Aug 25, 2022

I really liked the course "English for Career Development". A very useful and necessary course. I am grateful to the teachers. I recommend this course to everyone who wants to build a career.

By luz A

Jul 6, 2020

Very helpful course and came to me at the right moment when I need to start my search for a new job after 10 years in the same company so now I have ready my resume and cover letter. Thanks!

By Vijendra L

Apr 27, 2020

Good course and my instructor Mr. Brian McManus and Ms.Robyn Turner is very great job .This course is very helpful my self development.thank you very much. Yours sincerely Mr.Vijendra Langdi

By Nehal A

Apr 9, 2020

The course content ,design and delivery methodology is excellent . The course covers very basic things but that is what is required today. Delivery is seamless without any technical glitches.

By Diana M M S

Feb 23, 2020

Me encanto el curso, al desarrollarlo te permite practicar tus habilidades en ingles y te brinda herramientas para aprender a tener un mejor desempeño en tu campo profesional. Muchas gracias!

By joseph n

May 22, 2023

It was a very good course and a lot of informations that can help me in my future job submissions.

But i need to ask you to add my name to the certificate.

I'll be very thankful.

Best regards.

By Marlon D V K

Dec 5, 2022

Muy buen material, tanto visual, contenido, nivel explicación y ejemplos prácticos. Altamente recomendable para las personas que recién inician a buscar trabajo y no saben por donde empezar,

By tatiana n

Aug 9, 2021

With great gratitude, I would like to thank everyone who worked on this course! It was very interesting and informative! I will definitely recommend this course. all good mood and success.

By Amiel F

Jun 20, 2021

Hello! I would recommend this course for anyone that wants to learn the job seeking process in the EEUU. Well teach and with good paced to follow to completion. Thank you to the teachers!

By Ajit C B

Jun 18, 2020

This course is very nicely framed and i got clear idea about interview process and helped me to correct my resume mistakes. I thank the instructor's and the team for providing such course.

By Cibelle S

May 26, 2020

The course is very complete, have professionals very capacited and a lot of important informantion about the jobs in the United States. Great job Coursera, and thank you for the opportunity!

By Tijana I

Apr 3, 2020

It was interesting, I learned a lot, I would recommend taking this course to everyone who is preparing for the first or even your fifth job, especially if English is not your first language.

By Erlin S

Feb 11, 2024

Thank you so much. Now, I am motivated to increase my CV with doing some activities and courses which linear my dream job. And now I know how to manage my self to be confident in interview.

By kiran k

Sep 29, 2021

Congratulations Entire Team. I was Learned So Much Things which i was not yet Idea on it. Personnel Skills are Improved By this Course and i am glad about it.

Thanks & Regadrs

K Kiran Kumar

By satya v p

Jun 11, 2021

Thank you COUSERA . This course is every simple with basic to high videos, funny concept related games and assignments. Over all good choice .They thought interview skills in amazing way .

By stephy1775@yahoo.com

Feb 9, 2021

In my opinion this course is very complete, I like the dynamic and estructure of the course. I improved my knowledge, I have value material to review and put in practice in my daily live.

By Damir S

Jan 13, 2020

This course was very useful because it gave me several important skills such as a right way to passing an interview, creating a strong cover letter, making a business networking and other.

By Julija P

Dec 9, 2016

Thank you very much, Bryan and Robin for this course! It opened my eyes for many things, especially how to write successful resume and cover letter. Really useful and interesting material.

By Kelgenbayev D

Jul 2, 2023

One of the best course in explaining Job Search and other procces also in Study Enlgish language is so gratefull, clearly, practical approach to learning English and touches many aspects.

By Alba

Sep 28, 2020

This course surprise me positively; I learned a lot about how the hiring process is in United States, what is relevant for the companies and how I should show my skills for a specific job

By Arina V

Jun 7, 2020

Прекрасный курс, замечательный в своей емкости и удобной подаче! Изучать материалы одно удовольствие, а программа выстроена так, что не отложиться в голове у информации просто нет шансов.

By Izzan N B A R

May 4, 2020

I'm truly enjoying the course. It is very helpful with all the videos, games, and assignments. I'm so thankful to the person who introduces me to the Coursera platform. Thank you so much!

By Priyanka D

Feb 14, 2022

It is a very good course and i am learing too many things . i am understand about job appicatin , job search process and how to preper bfor a job interview. thank you both of my teacher.