Here’s what to expect from this episode:
Translating teacher skills – are you a teacher struggling to get a job in corporate instructional design? Whether you’ve already been applying or you’re just getting started – this episode is for you! Teachers have an incredible skillset for corporate instructional design, but it’s imperative to have an optimized resume for the industry.
In this episode, we’re exploring how to translate your teacher skills for a career in corporate ID. We’re going over the general things you need to consider when writing your resume, the keywords you should include to make your skills and experiences stand out, and how your skills directly apply to the corporate ID process.
Topics Covered:
- The primary difference when applying for positions in corporate ID
- What you need to focus on when writing your resume
- The relevant keywords and terminology you should be using to showcase your skills and experiences
- How your curriculum-building skills directly correlate to the ADDIE model of corporate ID
You already have the skills to become a successful corporate instructional designer; you just need to showcase them correctly! The first step is optimizing your resume, and I have the perfect tool for you to get started. Head to our website and download the FREE resume worksheet that will guide you through highlighting and rewriting your skills to stand out as a new corporate ID.
While you’re there, enter our GIVEAWAY to win a year-long license to Articulate 360 and a one-on-one coaching session with yours truly.
Mentioned Resources:
Episode 2: How the Instructional Design Process is like Building a House
Episode 4: Ed Tech, Higher Ed, and Corporate IDs – What’s the difference?
Articulate 360 & Coaching Giveaway
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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.
