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Description Networking in the business world is key to career success.  Research shows that many jobs are never officially advertised. Many companies rely on word-of-mouth advertising to hire employees, so connections with people are important!  It’s also clear that English is an important language in the global job hunt.   But what exactly is networking? And how do…

Description Effective writing is an important business skill, especially for networking, and most communication takes place using email.   In this course, you’ll learn important vocabulary and strategies for writing effective emails, starting with the subject line.  You’ll learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You’ll also learn how your choice of…

Description In this course, you’ll focus on two key parts of networking.  In the first part, you will focus on an elevator pitch, a short speech to highlight the qualities that are important to finding a job or making a connection. You’ll practice giving your speech and get feedback on your content, vocabulary, and pronunciation.   The second part…

Description In this final course of the English for Business Networking Professional Certificate program, you’ll put your knowledge into practice by preparing for and conducting an informational interview.  First off, you’ll clarify your goals and set up a practice informational interview. You’ll practice talking on the phone to make arrangements to meet.  Then, you’ll set up…