💼 Job Skills & Career
English for Career Development
Build the English skills and job-seeking strategies you need to plan your career, search effectively, and communicate pr...
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1. Orientation and the Career Development Journey0 views
Get oriented to the course, tools, and outcomes while mapping the end-to-end career development process.
15 topics (15 versions)
1.1Course Overview
1.2Career Development Process
1.3Topics, Assessments, Games and Activities
1.4Learning Outcomes and Skill Map
1.5How to Navigate the Course
1.6Netiquette and Academic Integrity
1.7Pre-Course Language Self-Check
1.8Job Search Overview
1.9Model Process Comparison
1.10Unlockable Achievement 1
1.11Unlockable Achievement 2
1.12Unlockable Achievement 3
1.13Unit and Milestone Roadmap
1.14Tools and Templates Library
1.15Course Glossary
2. Self-Assessment: Interests, Skills, Values, and Goals0 views
Identify your strengths and set SMART goals that align with your values and target roles.
15 topics (15 versions)
2.1Identifying Your Interests
2.2Identifying Your Skills
2.3Vocabulary and Word Forms: Jobs
2.4Values Inventory
2.5Transferable Skills Audit
2.6Culture and Career Planning
2.7SMART Goals Basics
2.8Advanced SMART Goals
2.9Value Affirmation Activity
2.10Self-Assessment of Job Skills
2.11What You Offer the World
2.12Skills Gap in the US Job Market
2.13Business Schools: Classroom to Workplace
2.14Online Learning Opportunities
2.15Personal Learning Plan Draft
3. Job Search Strategies and Digital Tools0 views
Learn effective search methods and organize a modern, ethical, and efficient job hunt.
15 topics (15 versions)
3.1Using the Internet to Search for Jobs
3.2Social Media for Job Search
3.3Facebook Jobs for Low-Skilled Workers
3.4Job Boards and Aggregators
3.5Company Career Pages
3.6Networking Online
3.7Informational Interviews
3.8Applicant Tracking Systems Basics
3.9Keyword Strategy for Applications
3.10Digital Footprint Audit
3.11Professional Email Setup
3.12Time Management for Search
3.13Organizing Applications
3.14Online Safety and Scam Awareness
3.15Local vs Global Job Markets
4. Language Foundations for Job Seekers0 views
Build core vocabulary, grammar, and polite communication for professional contexts.
15 topics (15 versions)
4.1Core Job Vocabulary
4.2Word Families and Collocations
4.3Present vs Present Progressive
4.4Present Perfect vs Past
4.5Modal Verbs for Politeness
4.6Phrases to Compare Similarities
4.7Phrases to Contrast Differences
4.8Asking for Clarification
4.9Sentence Stress and Intonation
4.10Formal vs Informal Register
4.11Prepositions in Job Language
4.12Quantifiers and Numbers
4.13Articles in Professional Writing
4.14Punctuation Essentials
4.15Grammar Review Game
5. Understanding Job Descriptions and Keywords0 views
Read, analyze, and compare job ads to identify fit and extract keywords for tailoring.
15 topics (15 versions)
5.1Anatomy of a Job Ad
5.2Reading a Job Advertisement
5.3Hard vs Soft Skills
5.4Minimum vs Preferred Qualifications
5.5Responsibilities vs Requirements
5.6Experience Levels and Titles
5.7Education and Credentials
5.8Location and Work Arrangements
5.9Salary and Benefits Terminology
5.10Keyword Extraction Practice
5.11Red Flags and Scam Detection
5.12Tailoring Fit Analysis
5.13Compare and Contrast Two Ads
5.14Key Words Matching Game
5.15Reverse-Engineering a Posting
6. Resume Writing: Structure, Impact, and ATS Readiness0 views
Craft a clear, concise, and achievements-focused resume aligned to target roles.
15 topics (15 versions)
6.1What Is a Resume
6.2Parts of a Resume
6.3Name and Contact Information
6.4Headline and Summary
6.5Work Experience Section
6.6Education Section
6.7Skills and Tools Section
6.8Projects and Achievements
6.9Action Verbs Practice
6.10Quantifying Results
6.11Functional vs Chronological
6.12ATS-Friendly Formatting
6.13No Experience Strategies
6.14Using Keywords Effectively
6.15Complete Your Resume
7. Cover Letters and Professional Correspondence0 views
Write targeted, polite, and persuasive cover letters and related professional messages.
15 topics (15 versions)
7.1What Is a Cover Letter
7.2Professional Letter Format
7.3Level of Formality
7.4Paragraph 1: Introduction
7.5Paragraph 2: Skills Match
7.6Paragraph 3: Closing
7.7Tense Choice in Letters
7.8Modals for Polite Requests
7.9Writing for a Specific Job
7.10Sample Cover Letters
7.11Common Mistakes to Avoid
7.12When a Cover Letter Is Optional
7.13Email Cover Notes
7.14Follow-Up Messages
7.15Thank-You Letters
8. Networking and Small Talk for Careers0 views
Develop confidence in meeting people, making small talk, and delivering an elevator pitch.
15 topics (15 versions)
8.1What Is Networking
8.2Networking During the Job Search
8.3Networking Doesn’t Happen Overnight
8.4Small Talk Topics
8.5Conversation Starters
8.6Active Listening Skills
8.7Elevator Pitch Content
8.8Elevator Pitch Delivery
8.9Sample Elevator Speech
8.10In-Person vs Online Networking
8.11LinkedIn Basics
8.12Alumni and Professional Groups
8.13Requesting Informational Interviews
8.14Event Follow-Up Messages
8.15Maintaining Relationships
9. Interviewing Skills and Practice0 views
Prepare for common questions, clarify effectively, and present your best self in interviews.
15 topics (15 versions)
9.1Overview of the Job Interview
9.2Interview Formats
9.3Researching Employers
9.4Typical Interview Questions
9.5STAR Method Responses
9.6Asking for Clarification
9.7Interview Do’s and Don’ts Part 1
9.8Interview Do’s and Don’ts Part 2
9.9Video Response Practice
9.10Illegal Interview Questions in the US
9.11Questions to Ask Employers
9.12Body Language and Tone
9.13Technical and Case Interviews
9.14Post-Interview Thank-You
9.15Social Media and Your Interview
10. Integration, Assessment, and Career Growth0 views
Assemble your job-search package, build a digital presence, and plan ongoing development.
15 topics (15 versions)
10.1Portfolio and Work Samples
10.2LinkedIn Profile Optimization
10.3Personal Website or e-Portfolio
10.4Social Media for Career Advancement
10.5Online Courses and Microcredentials
10.6Lifelong Learning Plan
10.7Time-Bound Career Milestones
10.8Cross-Cultural Communication at Work
10.9Remote and Hybrid Work Language
10.10Collaboration and Feedback
10.11Capstone: Complete Job Search Package
10.12Peer Review Workshops
10.13Mock Interview Assessment
10.14Final Reflection and Next Steps
10.15Course Conclusion