Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career
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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.
Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career
13: Do I need to buy a new computer for ID work?
Do you need to buy a new computer to learn the programs for corporate instructional design work? The short answer: no! But you do need to ensure your computer has the appropriate specs to set you up for success when you’re first learning and beyond.
In this episode, I’m reviewing the computer requirements for corporate ID work. I’ll share what computer systems and specs you need while learning instructional design and eLearning development and what happens after you secure a job or contract.
Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:
- Learn which operating system is required for running the core corporate ID programs
- Discover the ideal specs for both Windows and Mac computers, and if you need a laptop or a desktop
- Understand what is provided (or not provided) to you as an employee, W-2 contractor, and 10-99 contractor
Resources and Links Mentioned:
Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy
Listen to Software Programs You Need to Learn to Get an ID Job
Listen to Full-Time vs. Contract Instructional Design Work
Connect with Jill
Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group
Website
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