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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 17
- Credentialing 1
- Customer Education 7
- DEI 11
- Digital Accessibility 2
- Instructional Design 42
- 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
An Example of Blended Learning
Tomorrow I will be observing the pilot of a blended learning program that I created as part of a team. It’s a great example of a hybrid learning experience.
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.
Diverse Representation in eLearning
To design inclusive learning experiences, diverse representation is a starting point.
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.