Blog
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.
Goodreads is My Favorite
Goodreads is my favorite social media platform. You can use it to find and track instructional design books.
Choose Your Next Role FIRST
The first step in any job hunt should be to research jobs and choose your ideal position.
Part 4: Transitioning Jobs on a Tight Budget
Being the frugal budgeter that I am, pinching pennies whilst training up to become an instructional designer came naturally to me.
Part 3: Leveraging an Emergency Fund to Switch Careers
I would need to independently fund my own unemployment. There were a couple of months between jobs where I didn’t have any income because I immersed myself in job hunting as a full time gig.
Part 2: Getting Out of Debt for Personal and Professional Freedom
I had been abroad for 6 years and had buried my head DEEP in the sand when it came to my personal finances. Even though I was making good money, my lifestyle was out of control.
Part 1: Financing a Job Transition
Transitioning jobs can be a strain financially. For my next couple of posts, I want to discuss my financial situation because personal finance is a topic I am VERY interested in.
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?
What Does it Mean to be a Learning Professional?
What does it mean to be a learning professional? Education was always for me.
Choosing to Leave Teaching
Choosing to leave teaching made sense rationally… But emotionally, my heart will always feel very much like a teacher.
A Small Pep Talk
A small pep talk for instructional designers who don’t feel like technology wunderkinds. You can learn to be tech-savvy.
7Taps Sample
Developing digital learning experiences can be a creative pursuit, AND it can also align with your values.
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!