English for Career Development

Welcome to the English for Career Development course, created by the University of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on the Enroll Now button and then select Full Course - No Certificate. This course is designed for non-native English speakers interested in advancing their career in the global marketplace. In this course, you will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States and compare and contrast this process with that in your home country. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path while building your vocabulary and language skills to achieve your career goals. In the first section of this course, you will learn about the job application process in the United States and find strategies for identifying positions that match your interests and skills. In the second section, you will go through the steps needed to write a professional resume. In the third section, you will work on writing a clear and concise cover letter. The final section of the course focuses on networking and interview skills. Anyone can take this course for free. If you would like to receive a verified Coursera certificate for free, please fill out the Financial Aid form. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are freely available for reuse, repurposing, and distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Additional reading material has been provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level suitable for every English language learner.