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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
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.
Innovation Days
What if your team reserved two days per quarter to allow for professional growth? My current organization invests in its L&D people by doing just that.
Networking for a Promotion/Raise
Aspiring for a promotion or raise in your current role? Let’s talk about how you can network to achieve that goal!
Upskilling for a Promotion/Raise
Aspiring for a promotion or raise in your current role? Let’s talk about how you can upskill to achieve that goal!
Self-Advocating for a Promotion/Raise
Aspiring for a promotion or raise in your current role? Let’s talk about how you can self-advocate to achieve that goal!