There are 5 modules in this 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.
- Course Overview: Topics, Assessments, Games & Activities•4 minutes
- Job Search Overview•5 minutes
- Identifying Your Interests and Skills•4 minutes
- Language Focus: Vocabulary and Word Forms Related to Jobs•5 minutes
- Choosing the Job that’s the Best Fit for You•4 minutes
- Unlockable Achievement 1•0 minutes
- Language Focus: Verb Tenses (Present vs. Present Progressive)•5 minutes
- Understanding Job Descriptions: Reading a Job Advertisement•6 minutes
- Language Focus: Phrases to Compare Similarities•4 minutes
- Language Focus: Phrases to Contrast Differences•4 minutes
- Unlockable Achievement 2•0 minutes
- Model Response Comparing/Contrasting the Job Search Process•1 minute
- Unlockable Achievement 3•0 minutes
- Online Learning Opportunities to Extend Your Skills•0 minutes
12 readings•Total 120 minutes
- Overview of the Unit•10 minutes
- BASIC: What You Offer the World•10 minutes
- ADVANCED: What You Offer the World•10 minutes
- Game 1: Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards•10 minutes
- BASIC: Set SMART goals to get ahead in your career•10 minutes
- ADVANCED: Set SMART goals to get ahead in your career•10 minutes
- Facebook Launches Job Search Feature for Low-Skilled Workers•10 minutes
- Listening: Using the Internet and Social Media to Search for a Job•10 minutes
- Written Assignment Instructions•10 minutes
- Culture Affects Career and Life Planning•10 minutes
- Listening: Is there a ‘Skills Gap’ in the US Job Market?•10 minutes
- Business schools bridge classrooms and real-life work•10 minutes
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