Here’s what to expect from this episode:
What’s the difference between full-time and contract work in corporate instructional design? Many people don’t realize the variety of opportunities available in the field of corporate ID, or that it’s not a requirement to work 40 hours a week if you don’t want to. A huge advantage of being a corporate instructional designer is the ability to choose the type of work that matches your career goals and lifestyle.
In this episode, we’re exploring full-time vs. contract work in corporate instructional design. We’ll delve into the benefits and drawbacks of each, so you can gain clarity on which type of employment will provide the work-life balance you’re searching for.
Topics Covered:
- What a full-time job in corporate ID looks like and work-life balance
- The benefits, flexibility, and potential for layoffs as a full-time corporate ID
- What a contract position looks like and the two ways to find contracts
- The differences between W-2 and 1099 contracts and the benefits of each
- Determining the type of corporate work that’s best for you
What path will you take? If you have questions or need help deciding which work model is best for your lifestyle, join us in our Facebook community. See you there!
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More about Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Podcast
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.
