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Why Hiring Managers Reject Your Portfolio in 10 Seconds

Here’s what to expect from this episode: You’ve worked hard on your portfolio. You’ve spent hours building samples, tweaking designs, and getting everything just right. But what if employers aren’t even making it past the first page? After reviewing portfolios from people in my community last week, I noticed the same patterns coming up over

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The 9-Week Summer Portfolio Plan for Aspiring IDs

Here’s what to expect from this episode: Every summer, I hear the same thing: “This is the summer I’m finally going to do it.” And then August comes, and nothing happened. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m giving you the exact week-by-week plan I would follow if I were starting my instructional design transition from

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

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

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Should You Be Worried About AI Taking ID Jobs?

Here’s what to expect from this episode:   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. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest, straight-to-the-point take on whether AI is going to replace instructional designers, whether

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What Needs to Be in Your ID Portfolio to Get Hired

Here’s what to expect from this episode:   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.  In this episode, I’m sharing the six deliverables you’ll need to include in your

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What Job Titles Should You Look For When You Apply

Here’s what to expect from this episode:   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 job titles that pop up when searching online job platforms. In this episode, I’m discussing what to search for when looking for

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Why Instructional Design is Recession-Proof

Here’s what to expect from this episode:   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. I’ll share my

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The Importance of Feedback in Landing an ID Job

Here’s what to expect from this episode:   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 episode, I discuss how proper feedback will set you up for success as a new instructional designer. You’ll learn why feedback is necessary

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Demystifying the ID Project Kickoff Meeting

Here’s what to expect from this episode: 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, you’ll conduct a kickoff meeting. In this episode, I’m reviewing instructional design project kickoff meetings and what you can expect during the process.

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