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This is a blog for anyone looking to transition to corporate Learning & Development. Posts include tips for a successful job search, explanations of basic instructional design concepts, and stories from my own career pivot.
When I decided to leave education and seek a corporate ID role, reading content by people in the field confirmed that I was on the right path. I hope to pay it forward and provide some insight into the job change process for others by documenting my experiences.
Professional Wins of 2024
2024 was a year of major growth and new opportunities for me, and I had some big professional wins as a senior technical instructional designer.
Ways for Teams to Learn Together
Instructional design teams should be sharing and learning from each other.
Layoffs are Senseless
Can you do anything to prevent being laid off? Over the last year it’s become clear to me that layoffs are not based on professional merit.
Long Term Upskilling for IDs
There are many ways for instructional designers to stay current with their skillsets.
Maintain an ID Portfolio
Your portfolio is never done. You may go live and post it on LinkedIn but don’t get too comfortable.
How Individual Contributors Can Manage Up
As an individual contributor, having a positive relationship with your manager can make or break your work experience…That’s why some managing up on your part can be a good thing.
Find a Niche in L&D
It’s good to have a wide range of skills in Learning and Development. It’s also good to have a specialty, or something you are known for.
2024 Career Updates
2024 has some exciting updates coming down the pipeline for my career.
PMP Exam Prep Seminar
Check out my PMP® Exam Prep Seminar digital certificate/badge issued by Instructing.com, LLC via Sertifier!
Corporate Performance Reviews
Let's start off 2024 talking about performance reviews and how to appropriately toot your own horn.
Reflect on These Two Areas When Job Hunting
You’ve decided to transition to a new career field, and are excited to start applying for jobs straight away. But caution!
Why I Chose Instructional Design
I chose instructional design very intentionally and actively tried to find a role in the field.
PMP Preparation
Right now I am preparing for the PMP exam and wanted to share what I am working on. While I’ve been leading professional projects for years, passing the exam will be a formal acknowledgement of that skillset.
A Reintroduction
It appears I surpassed 3,000 followers on LinkedIn this week, so I figured it was time for a reintroduction.
The Difference Between IDs and Senior IDs
What should you expect if you get promoted to a Senior Instructional Designer position? There are a couple key differences between IDs and Senior IDs.