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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 38
- Corporate Jobs 17
- Credentialing 1
- Customer Education 7
- DEI 11
- Digital Accessibility 2
- Instructional Design 42
- Job Applications 13
- LMS 1
- Leadership 3
- Learning Science 1
- Learning Technologies 5
- Learning and Development 6
- Partner Enablement 1
- 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
6 Months in my New Role
Working as a corporate ID is everything I hoped for when I started researching the role back in the spring of 2020.
Custom Graphics in Articulate Rise
I wanted to challenge myself to build something beautiful and immersive. Personal Finance is a topic that can be very intimidating, so I wanted to create an approachable learning experience.
Tinkering in Twine
When developing a concept in Twine for fun, I thought I’d lean into an aspect of my personal life. My nomadic, vagabond self has been to 45+ countries.
Careers in Instructional Design vs. K-12 Education
How is a career in instructional design different from that of a K-12 educator?
The NovoEd Course
I’m currently enrolled in the NovoEd course ‘Learning Experience Design: From Ideas to Impact.’
An Example of Blended Learning
Tomorrow I will be observing the pilot of a blended learning program that I created as part of a team. It’s a great example of a hybrid learning experience.
Corporate Roles for Former Educators
Within the world of Learning & Development, there are MANY positions that make for a natural progression from classroom teaching. Think about what work you would enjoy the most.
Diverse Representation in eLearning
To design inclusive learning experiences, diverse representation is a starting point.
Goodreads is My Favorite
Goodreads is my favorite social media platform. You can use it to find and track instructional design books.
Choose Your Next Role FIRST
The first step in any job hunt should be to research jobs and choose your ideal position.