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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
A Tough Job Market for Transitioning Teachers
I know quite a few people in real life who returned to the classroom after a stint in the corporate world.
Education Background: Still Helpful
June 4, 2021 was my final day as a teacher before I spent the summer transitioning to instructional design,
Career Changer Rollovers
One effect of job hopping or changing careers is that you could have multiple retirement accounts floating around out there.
Translating Teaching Experience to a PMP Application
My PMP exam application was accepted recently, so I want to share how I framed my past professional experience in K12 education to project management concepts.
My Career Transition Shop
I started a digital shop that has all the materials you need to guide yourself through a career transition.
How Leaving Teaching Affected My Health
Leaving the classroom affected my health in a major way. There were definitely some growing pains.
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.
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!
Become an Instructional Designer on a Budget
How expensive is it to transition from teaching to instructional design? It doesn’t have to break the bank. I made my transition for a few hundred dollars.
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.