Open the PDF to the "Résumés and Cover Letters" chapter. Using the "Action Verbs" list provided, rewrite your current resume. Compare your old bullet points to the textbook's examples. Delete any passive language.

If you are a student or employee, check your school’s learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) or your company’s internal HR portal. Many institutions purchase site licenses for "English for Careers" and provide the PDF to you for free.

In today’s globalized economy, your technical skills might get you the interview, but your communication skills will get you the job. According to a recent LinkedIn survey, 57% of leaders say soft skills—specifically written and verbal communication—are more important than hard skills.

Unlike a standard literature or composition textbook, English for Careers focuses on . It assumes you know basic grammar and instead asks: How do you write an email that gets a reply? How do you take minutes in a board meeting?