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34: If Money and Time Have Held You Back From This Transition, Start Here

Money and time are the two biggest things holding people back from starting their ID transition and I get it, it’s a frustrating catch-22. In this episode, I’m sharing ex

33: Why Hiring Managers Reject Your Portfolio in 10 Seconds

You've put in the work on your portfolio, but are employers even making it past the first page? After reviewing portfolios from my community, I kept seeing the same

32: The 9-Week Summer Portfolio Plan for Aspiring IDs

Every summer, people say they're going to make progress on their instructional design transition, and then August comes and nothing happened. In this episode, I&apos

31: There's a Better Way to Prompt AI That Most People Aren't Talking About

If you've been staring at a blank screen trying to figure out what to create your portfolio sample on, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a simple AI hack tha

30: The Hidden Reason 20+ Year IDs Are Struggling to Get Hired

You've seen the posts — experienced IDs saying they can't find work. But does that mean you don't have a chance as someone new to the field? I'm givin

29: Should You Be Worried About AI Taking ID Jobs?

Will AI Replace Instructional Designers? It's the question I hear more than almost any other right now and I'm not going to give you a vague non-answer. I&apos

28: I'm Back! An Update and What You Can Expect Moving Forward

After two and a half years away from the mic, I'm back — and this isn't just a podcast comeback. There's so much more coming, and this episode is where it

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

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 scra

26: What Job Titles Should You Look For When You Apply

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 t

25: Why Instructional Design is Recession-Proof

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

24: The Importance of Feedback in Landing an ID Job

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 epis

23: Demystifying the ID Project Kickoff Meeting

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

22: The Corporate Instructional Design Hiring Process

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 receivin

21: How Long Does it Take to Become an Instructional Designer?

How long does it take to become an instructional designer? Transitioning careers requires thoughtful planning, especially if you have a time-bound job like teaching.  In

20: Questions to Ask When Considering an Instructional Design Academy

Are you thinking about joining an instructional design academy? Instructional design programs will help you develop the practical skills needed to build your portfolio an

19: Should I Get a Master's Degree in Instructional Design?

Should you get a master's degree in instructional design? While having a degree can look good on paper, if you're planning to go into corporate ID, then a maste

18: Getting Volunteer Instructional Design Experience

When you’re just starting in corporate instructional design, having a portfolio is crucial to help you stand out, but nothing compares to having experience with an actual

17: 4 Things You Need to Get Hired as an Instructional Designer

How do you get hired as an instructional designer for the first time without any formal experience? You may be looking at job postings, seeing hundreds of applications, a

16: Articulate Storyline vs. Rise

The two most-used eLearning development tools in corporate instructional design are Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise. While both tools come from the same company,

15: What is an Instructional Design Portfolio

As instructional designers, we have the unique advantage of submitting portfolios to potential employers - yes, advantage! While it may seem daunting to create, a portfol