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L&D Job Titles

Job titles in L&D are not consistent. This can make job hunting tricky.

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New Portfolio Format

I’m going back to basics and replacing my web-based portfolio with a PDF.

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Internal Referrals to Land Interviews

I earned 3 of my 5 jobs with a referral or nudge from someone on the inside.

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My Career Transition Shop

I started a digital shop that has all the materials you need to guide yourself through a career transition. 

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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.

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3 Mistakes I Made In My Career Transition

Switching careers or industries? I’m going to share the mistakes I made in my career transition so you don’t repeat them.

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Quantify Your Impact for Your Resume

I’m going to share with you the number one piece of advice I tell every transitioning teacher: Include measurable data to highlight your impact, rather than responsibilities.

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Stuck in a Job Search?

Do you keep getting stuck in the same step whilst job hunting? That’s where you need to focus your transition efforts.

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The Road to L&D Conference

Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the TLDC Conference “The Road to L&D.” My session was called “Preparing for a Smooth Transition (While Still in the Classroom).”

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ID Onboarding Tips

Imagine you’ve landed your first instructional design job. How can you make the most of your onboarding period and calmly handle the new challenge?

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