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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
Internal Referrals to Land Interviews
I earned 3 of my 5 jobs with a referral or nudge from someone on the inside.
My Career Transition Shop
I started a digital shop that has all the materials you need to guide yourself through a career transition.
How I Prepare for ID Interviews
Preparing for ID interviews is an extension of the job transition work you’ve already done, and it will take some extra preparation.
3 Mistakes I Made In My Career Transition
Switching careers or industries? I’m going to share the mistakes I made in my career transition so you don’t repeat them.
Quantify Your Impact for Your Resume
I’m going to share with you the number one piece of advice I tell every transitioning teacher: Include measurable data to highlight your impact, rather than responsibilities.
Stuck in a Job Search?
Do you keep getting stuck in the same step whilst job hunting? That’s where you need to focus your transition efforts.
The Road to L&D Conference
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the TLDC Conference “The Road to L&D.” My session was called “Preparing for a Smooth Transition (While Still in the Classroom).”
ID Onboarding Tips
Imagine you’ve landed your first instructional design job. How can you make the most of your onboarding period and calmly handle the new challenge?
Tips for Landing Your First ID Job
The hardest job hunt will be the first. The lesson for transitioning teachers is to broaden your job search for your first official ID role.
Overhauling a Teacher Resume
Teachers looking to break into the field of corporate instructional design need to redo all of their application materials.