Here’s what to expect from this episode:
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen experienced instructional designers saying they can’t find work and it’s making you wonder if you even have a chance as someone new to the field. I hear this question all the time, and I want to address it head-on. The short answer: new IDs are still getting jobs. I see it every day with our students at Applied Instructional Design Academy. But there’s a real reason why some experienced IDs are struggling and there’s a lesson in it for you, whether you’re just starting out or years into your career.
Topics covered:
- Why experienced instructional designers are struggling to find work
- How the ID field has evolved over the last 20+ years and why keeping up with technology is non-negotiable
- Why newer IDs are getting hired over seasoned professionals
- The real reason a portfolio is no longer optional, no matter how long you’ve been in the field
- The lesson that applies to every ID — new or experienced — about staying relevant in a changing field
- What’s happening this summer on Substack, including a chance to win an Articulate Storyline license!
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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 1200 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.
