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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

JL

May 15, 2021

I enjoyed the course. It was interesting, informative, challenging, interactive, and fun at the same time. It improved my knowledge and skills of the subject. Thank you for this learning opportunity.

KM

Apr 27, 2019

I have learnt so much from this course. I am glad I came across it because I feel I have gained more knowledge and understanding on job search, preparedness and proper planning before an interviews.

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By Neeru M

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Apr 27, 2020

well drafted course with good detailing on every subject .

By Deleted A

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Apr 11, 2020

This is very helpful when I apply for a job in the future!

By Ignacio s g

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Aug 25, 2019

The teachers explain very well, the class is entertainment

By Mahmoud M M M

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Jan 24, 2019

Wonderful of learning way

Nice material

Excellent Platform

By Issa A

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Jan 22, 2018

It is so benefit for all job seekers.

I recommend seeing it

By Hewawasam T U A D S

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Mar 17, 2025

good opportunity for improve your knowledge . best course

By Henry R

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Dec 7, 2024

A complete and well explained course, Thank you so much !

By Pedro P N S

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Mar 24, 2024

excellent, gave me a lot of ideas expanding my knowledge.

By 蔡柏惟

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Jun 30, 2023

非常詳細的介紹職場、研究中縮需的正是英文格式與語法，甚至包含宗教、文化上的差異，對於未來求職與研究有非常大的幫助!

By jean-zacharie A

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Oct 12, 2022

Les cours ont été excellents, vous faites du bon travail

By Tarcísio G d S

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Aug 22, 2022

It was a brilliant experience as my first English Course.

By Gerardo F T

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Jun 17, 2022

Excelente material, recomendaciones y tips de este curso.

By Almas B

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Jan 31, 2022

It was a great time to learn something new in that course

By Love S

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Jan 14, 2022

This is one of the best courses I have done in coursera.

By hnin s

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Apr 22, 2021

This course is very interesting. I have a wonderful time!

By Ayanita B

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Apr 6, 2021

Me gusto! Fue fácil de llevar, aprendes nuevo vocabulario

By Hazal Ç

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Jan 26, 2021

It was a great opportunity to take this course thank you

By Sawzinmin H

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Dec 9, 2020

nspired me and have supportive for my career development.

By Evelyn M

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Oct 12, 2020

Muy buen contenido y muy acertado los trabajos y lecturas

By Joy L

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Oct 7, 2020

I really liked the course and think everyone should do it

By Gabriela A

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Sep 30, 2020

It helped me a lot to apply improvements in this process.

By Promila M

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Aug 14, 2020

Very helpfull in carrier devlopment, boost the confidence

By Brenda V C V

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Jun 4, 2020

Muy útil y de gran ayuda toda la información que te dan!!

By Deepali V W

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May 13, 2020

Thank you for this opportunity and improve my confidence.

By Hamza K

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May 2, 2020

Excellent course and awesome teachers. Thank you so much!