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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
2024 Career Updates
2024 has some exciting updates coming down the pipeline for my career.
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.
Instructional Design Templates
Templates streamline instructional design work, and make you more efficient.
Graphic Design for Newbies
One of the best workshops I’ve ever taken was a visual design for educators session with Keri Beasley. Basically, she introduced us to the 4 principles of graphic design.
PMP Exam Prep Seminar
Check out my PMP® Exam Prep Seminar digital certificate/badge issued by Instructing.com, LLC via Sertifier!
Corporate Performance Reviews
Let's start off 2024 talking about performance reviews and how to appropriately toot your own horn.
Project vs. Program Management
You may have the opportunity to serve as a project or program manager, so I want to highlight some key differences and give an example of what each looks like.
Productivity Hacks
There are some productivity hacks from my teacher days that carried over to my instructional design routines. Self-management is very important in the corporate world because deadlines are spaced out, and things can creep up on you.
Instructional Design Team Work
As an instructional designer, my people skills are far more important than my technical skills. I work across many different teams on a weekly basis.
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!