Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Jill Davidian

You know you need to have a portfolio, but what the heck do you put in it? The truth is, if you're not already an experienced ID, you'll have to start from scratch. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Understand how to create a portfolio that speaks to the job you wantLearn exactly which deliverables you need in your portfolio to help you stand out with hiring managersFull Show Notes Here!Resources and Links Mentioned: Listen to the episodes: What is an Instructional De...

Have you started the hunt for a corporate instructional design position? Finding your first ID job can be overwhelming and confusing, especially with the various titles that pop up when searching online job platforms. In this episode, I'm discussing what to search for when looking for a job in corporate instructional design.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Understand how to successfully search for corporate instructional design jobs and what keywords you should be usingExplore the ...

Is the current economy making you hesitant to start your career in instructional design? Despite the possibility of a recession, the eLearning industry is booming - and I'll tell you why.In this episode, I'm shedding light on why the instructional design industry is recession-proof, so you can feel more at ease as you embark on or continue your journey in corporate instructional design.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Discover the unique advantages that instructional design has ove...

How well do you handle constructive criticism? While receiving feedback can be scary and deflating, it's critical to the instructional design process. In this episode, I discuss how proper feedback will set you up for success as a new instructional designer. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Learn why feedback is essential during the learning process and how it helps to prepare you for your careerUnderstand why who you receive feedback from mattersExplore how to eliminate ...

You've been assigned your first ID project. Now what? First, you'll want to establish the project's direction and develop the learning solution. To do this, you'll conduct a kickoff meeting.In this episode, I'm reviewing instructional design project kickoff meetings and what you can expect during the process. You'll learn the details of your role in these meetings and the critical questions you should ask to ensure a confident start to your project. Top reasons to listen to the entire ep...

In this episode, I'm reviewing the hiring process for corporate instructional design. We'll go through each phase of the process and what happens after receiving an offer so that you can level set your expectations as you apply and work to get your first job in corporate ID.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Understand how long the hiring process can take and why applying is a numbers gameExplore the multiple steps of the interview processLearn what happens when you receive an offer ...