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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
- Credentialing 1
- 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
6 Months in my New Role
Working as a corporate ID is everything I hoped for when I started researching the role back in the spring of 2020.
The NovoEd Course
I’m currently enrolled in the NovoEd course ‘Learning Experience Design: From Ideas to Impact.’
Corporate Roles for Former Educators
Within the world of Learning & Development, there are MANY positions that make for a natural progression from classroom teaching. Think about what work you would enjoy the most.
Choose Your Next Role FIRST
The first step in any job hunt should be to research jobs and choose your ideal position.
How Did You Do It?
The most common message I get from teachers looking to transition to the corporate world is simple: How did you do it?
Mentoring Sign Up
Are you a teacher that has been considering transitioning to a job in non-profits, corporate, government, or higher-ed?
Mentoring Opportunity
Hi teacher friends! I made the leap from the classroom to the corporate world, and wanted to offer myself up as a free resource if you’ve thought about doing the same.
My First Day
Today marks my first day as an Instructional Design Specialist at Capital Group and I couldn’t be more delighted!
