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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
Long Term Upskilling for IDs
There are many ways for instructional designers to stay current with their skillsets.
The PMP’s Relevance to L&D
The PMP is particularly useful for senior IDs and learning program managers.
Maintain an ID Portfolio
Your portfolio is never done. You may go live and post it on LinkedIn but don’t get too comfortable.
Proactive or Reactive
Instructional designers must proactively seek out priorities from business partners.
Digital Credentials Leadership
What skills do you need to launch a digital credentialing program at a tech company?
My Advice for Passing the PMP Exam
I passed the PMP exam on the first try recently, scoring Above Target in all three domains, and want to share my tips for success in case you are considering the certification.
Internal Referrals to Land Interviews
I earned 3 of my 5 jobs with a referral or nudge from someone on the inside.
A Tough Job Market for Transitioning Teachers
I know quite a few people in real life who returned to the classroom after a stint in the corporate world.
Real World Memorization Tips
The gay Olympics happens every 4 years, and I was lucky enough to attend last week in Minneapolis.
Elements of Enablement
Although my focus at CSG is primarily customer education, I’ve done some internal enablement work recently and wanted to explore a few key differences.