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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
Rapid Content Development
Here are the ways I was able to deliver an entire learning pathway in less than a month:
How to Craft a Software Simulation in Storyline
Wondering how to make software simulations? Working as an instructional designer at a tech company, I make guided practices in Storyline frequently.
Education Background: Still Helpful
June 4, 2021 was my final day as a teacher before I spent the summer transitioning to instructional design,
Market Learning Experiences
Publishing a course is NOT the last step in an instructional design project. You need to promote it and get learners excited!
Career Changer Rollovers
One effect of job hopping or changing careers is that you could have multiple retirement accounts floating around out there.
B2B, SaaS ID, Part II
Working as a technical instructional designer in customer education has some unique challenges.
B2B SaaS ID, Part I
My work currently fits in the realm of B2B SaaS customer education. What’s that, you say?
Remote Work and Women
Let’s get real and talk about why remote work is better for people who menstruate!
Remote Work and Individual Contributors
I’ll start with this: in-person office work is better for bosses.
Translating Teaching Experience to a PMP Application
My PMP exam application was accepted recently, so I want to share how I framed my past professional experience in K12 education to project management concepts.