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Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career

Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career

By: Jill Davidian
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Thinking about becoming an Instructional Designer (ID) but have no idea how to get started? Instructional Design is a field that is high in demand, very flexible, highly lucrative, and provides you with a great work-life balance (say bye to being overworked and underpaid)! Join Jill Davidian, 21-year corporate Instructional Design veteran and host of Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career! Jill has worked in many different industries including finance, health care, oil and gas, manufacturing, and even with the United Nations. She has helped over 500 new Instructional Designers launch their ID careers with corporate giants like Google and Amazon, as well as smaller companies. Each week she brings real talk, advice and inspiration, and interviews to help budding IDs stand out from the crowd and get that first job. Whether you are trying to figure out if Instructional Design is right for you, or you are ready to create a portfolio and rework your resume, you are in the right place to jumpstart your Instructional Design career.

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Episodes
  • 27: What Needs To Be in Your ID Portfolio To Get Hired

    27: What Needs To Be in Your ID Portfolio To Get Hired
    Jun 13 2023

    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 want
    • Learn exactly which deliverables you need in your portfolio to help you stand out with hiring managers

    Full Show Notes Here!

    Resources and Links Mentioned:

    Listen to the episodes:

    • What is an Instructional Design Portfolio?
    • Articulate Storyline vs. Rise
    • How the Instructional Design Process is Like Building a House
    • The Different Types of Learning Delivery Methods
    • The Importance of Feedback in Landing an ID Job

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    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.
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    19 mins
  • 26: What Job Titles Should You Look For When You Apply

    26: What Job Titles Should You Look For When You Apply
    Jun 9 2023

    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 using
    • Explore the most common job titles and their primary differences
    • Learn how to interpret job titles and their descriptions to ensure you're applying for positions that align with your goals

    Full Show Notes Here!

    Resources and Links Mentioned:

    Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy

    Listen to the episode, Articulate Storyline vs. Rise

    Listen to the episode, How the Instructional Design Process is Like Building a House

    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.
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    21 mins
  • 25: Why Instructional Design is Recession-Proof

    25: Why Instructional Design is Recession-Proof
    May 30 2023

    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 over other corporate careers
    • Understand how constant change actually ensures job security for designers
    • Explore the future of learning and its impact on the industry

    Full Show Notes Here!

    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.
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    18 mins
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If you’re looking to get into instructional design and need a jumping off point this is the place to start!

A must listen for ID newbies!

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I’ve been wanting to get into the instructional design field for years, but I didn’t know where to start. Her real world experience cuts out all of the fluff that is often presented in a college classroom. Her style feels very conversational, and with each episode I am feeling more confident about achieving my transition into an Instructional Design career. Thanks so much.

So informative!

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If you are looking to switch careers into Instructional Design, Jill is an amazing resource. She has helped hundreds of people transition out of teaching and other fields, and this podcast gives so many great resources and insider details for free. I am looking forward to even more episodes!

Jill knows her stuff!

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