Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career

What type of instructional design should you pursue? If you’re unsure what options there are, this episode is for you! While this podcast specifically focuses on corporate, it’s important to understand all three avenues of instructional design so you can decide which path is best for you, and tailor your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills to match.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Understand the tasks and responsibilities associated with each type of instructional design.
• Explore the varying employment factors of each path, such as salary, work-life balance, and job security.
• Discover which ID path is right for you.
  
  

Full Show Notes Here!

Mentioned Resources:

Facebook Group
Episode 2: How the Instructional Design Process is like Building a House
Articulate 360 License Giveaway
Instructional Design Jumpstart Workshop

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Thanks for joining us on the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more freedom seekers and aspiring instructional designers.

What makes a good instructional designer? While it’s essential to understand what instructional design is, it’s another thing to know if it’s right for you. Making a career change is a big decision you can’t take lightly.

You want to be sure you’re choosing a new career you’ll enjoy and succeed in. In this episode, we’ll explore the eight characteristics of a good instructional designer, so you can feel confident knowing you’re on the right path.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Discover the non-negotiable trait of all instructional designers.
• Understand the two basic skills necessary to your success as an instructional designer.
• Uncover the unexpected skill instructional designers do NOT need.

Full Show Notes Here!

Mentioned Resources:
Instructional Story Design by Rance Greene
Portfolio Examples
Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams
Articulate 360 License Giveaway
Instructional Design Jumpstart Workshop

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Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group

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Thanks for joining us on the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more freedom seekers and aspiring instructional designers.

What exactly is instructional design? If you’re unsure, you’re certainly not alone. For many, instructional design is a foreign concept; it’s not like nursing or banking, where everyone has a general idea of what it is. 

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Explore what instructional design is beyond its general definition.
• Understand  why you don’t need to be a subject matter expert to be successful.
• Learn the Instructional Design process and how it is similar to having a house built.

Full Show Notes Here!

Mentioned Resources:

Design document templates
Articulate 360 License Giveaway
Instructional Design Jumpstart Workshop

Connect with Jill

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Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group

LinkedIn

Website

Thanks for joining us on the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more freedom seekers and aspiring instructional designers.

Are you feeling stuck in your career? Maybe your job is stressful, keeping you in a paycheck-to-paycheck cycle or affecting your time with your family. Whatever the case, you’re ultimately searching for financial freedom, time freedom, or freedom to live a life you love. Transitioning careers is hard, and I’m not just here to help you become an instructional designer. I’m here to help you build a life you love that isn’t killing you in the process.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Explore how instructional design can provide the freedom you’re looking for.
• Uncover the importance of finding your ‘why’ and how this is crucial to your success.
• Gain motivation to take that leap of faith toward your new Instructional Design Career.
• Learn more about Jill's Instructional Design journey.

Full Show Notes Here!

Mentioned Resources

Articulate 360 License Giveaway
Instructional Design Jumpstart Workshop

Connect with Jill

Instagram

Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group

LinkedIn

Website

Thanks for joining us on the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more freedom seekers and aspiring instructional designers.

Welcome to the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to helping new or aspiring instructional designers get the knowledge, skills and confidence to stand out in the field and land their first corporate Instructional Design job. I’m your host, Jill Davidian, and I think of this podcast as a way to put my over 20 years of corporate ID experience in your back pocket. I have helped over 500 new Instructional Designers successfully transition into the field, and I know what hiring managers are looking for.  Whether you’re looking for a career change and exploring if ID is right for you, or you know you want to become an ID and have no idea how to get started, you are in the right place.. Join me weekly for actionable guidance as we explore how to build your portfolio, transform your resume, and interview confidently. 

Connect with Jill

Instagram

Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group

LinkedIn

Website

Thanks for joining us on the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more freedom seekers and aspiring instructional designers.