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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.
Blog Categories
- Agile 3
- Books 2
- Career Development 37
- Corporate Jobs 16
- Customer Education 7
- DEI 10
- Digital Accessibility 2
- Instructional Design 41
- Job Applications 12
- LMS 1
- Leadership 3
- Learning Technologies 5
- Learning and Development 6
- Performance Consulting 2
- Personal Finance 6
- Project Management 17
- Remote Work 15
- Technical Training 18
- Transitioning Teachers 31
- Video-Based Learning 2
- Visual Design 2
- eLearning Development 20
- xAPI 1
Fee-Based Coffee Chats
I’ve held over 100 free coffee chats with transitioning teachers and aspiring instructional designers
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!