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English for Career Development
Learn about job search, job application, and the interview process in this free online English language course.
Description
English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world with more than 1.5 billion English speakers, 360 million of whom use English as a second language. 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, job application, and the interview process as they apply in the United States, while comparing and contrasting the same processes 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. This course will introduce the U.S. job application process and provide strategies for identifying the jobs that match your interests and skills.
You will also learn the steps needed to produce a professional-looking resume and how to write a clear and concise cover letter. The course finally focuses on networking skills. So start this free course today as it is ideal for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace.
Start Course NowModules
Entering the Job Market
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Entering the Job Market - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Entering the Job Market
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Your Profile as a Job Seeker
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Key Skills for the Job Search
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Entering the Job Market - Lesson Summary
Preparing Your Resume
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Résumés - Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Résumés
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How to Write your Résumé
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Finishing and Polishing Your Résumé
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Résumés - Lesson Summary
Writing a Cover Letter
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Writing a Cover Letter - Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Cover Letters
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How to Write a Cover Letter
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Basic Advice for Writing Cover Letters
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Writing a Cover Letter - Lesson Summary
Networking
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Networking - Learning Outcomes
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Getting Started with Networking
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The Elevator Speech
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Networking - Lesson Summary
Interviewing for a Job
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Interviewing for a Job - Learning Outcomes
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What to Expect in a Job Interview
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Interview Culture in the United States
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Interviewing for a Job - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- List the steps in the job search process
- Describe yourself in a resume
- Build your job-related vocabulary
- Identify the elements of a cover letter and resume
- Describe how to write a clear cover letter that tells employers why you are the right person for the job
- Identify job-seekers language for meeting new people, and making small talk
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire official Certification, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certification is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certification for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
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