Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career
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
30: The Hidden Reason 20+ Year IDs Are Struggling to Get Hired
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You've seen the posts — experienced IDs saying they can't find work. But does that mean you don't have a chance as someone new to the field? I'm giving you the real story behind what's going on, and why new IDs are still getting hired every day.
Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:
- Find out the real reasons experienced IDs are struggling — and the lesson it holds for you at any stage of your career
- Learn why a portfolio and up-to-date tech skills are non-negotiable in today's job market, no matter how long you've been in the field
- Discover why being new to the field might actually give you an unexpected advantage over seasoned IDs
Resources and Links Mentioned:
- Sign up for the Summer ID Roadmap Masterclass
- Subscribe to Jumpstart Your ID Career on Substack
- Join the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group
- Enter the Articulate Storyline License Giveaway Contest
Connect with Jill
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