About this podcast
Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career is a weekly instructional design podcast hosted by Jill Davidian, founder of Learning Strategy & Design. It covers becoming an instructional designer: portfolios, resumes, the job search, AI in instructional design, and how the career change really works.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- 34: If Money and Time Have Held You Back From This Transition, Start Here · 15 minMoney and time are the two biggest things holding people back from starting their ID transition and I get it, it’s a frustrating catch-22. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly…
- 33: Why Hiring Managers Reject Your Portfolio in 10 Seconds · 21 minYou've put in the work on your portfolio, but are employers even making it past the first page? After reviewing portfolios from my community, I kept seeing the same mistakes come…
- 32: The 9-Week Summer Portfolio Plan for Aspiring IDs · 20 minEvery summer, people say they're going to make progress on their instructional design transition, and then August comes and nothing happened. In this episode, I'm giving you the…
- 31: There's a Better Way to Prompt AI That Most People Aren't Talking About · 14 minIf you've been staring at a blank screen trying to figure out what to create your portfolio sample on, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a simple AI hack that flips the…
- 30: The Hidden Reason 20+ Year IDs Are Struggling to Get Hired · 23 minYou'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…
- 29: Should You Be Worried About AI Taking ID Jobs? · 20 minWill 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. I'm sharing my honest…
- 28: I'm Back! An Update and What You Can Expect Moving Forward · 22 minAfter two and a half years away from the mic, I'm back — and this isn't just a podcast comeback. There's so much more coming, and this episode is where it all starts. Top reasons…
- 27: What Needs To Be in Your ID Portfolio To Get Hired · 19 minYou 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. Top reasons…
- 26: What Job Titles Should You Look For When You Apply · 21 minHave you started the hunt for a corporate instructional design position? Finding your first ID job can be overwhelming and confusing, especially with the various titles that pop…
- 25: Why Instructional Design is Recession-Proof · 18 minIs 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…
- 24: The Importance of Feedback in Landing an ID Job · 21 minHow 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…
- 23: Demystifying the ID Project Kickoff Meeting · 27 minYou'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…
- 22: The Corporate Instructional Design Hiring Process · 20 minIn this episode, I'm reviewing the hiring process for corporate instructional design. We'll go through each phase of the process and what happens after receiving an offer so that…
- 21: How Long Does it Take to Become an Instructional Designer? · 26 minHow long does it take to become an instructional designer? Transitioning careers requires thoughtful planning, especially if you have a time-bound job like teaching. In this…
- 20: Questions to Ask When Considering an Instructional Design Academy · 36 minAre you thinking about joining an instructional design academy? Instructional design programs will help you develop the practical skills needed to build your portfolio and stand…
- 19: Should I Get a Master's Degree in Instructional Design? · 25 minShould you get a master's degree in instructional design? While having a degree can look good on paper, if you're planning to go into corporate ID, then a master's degree may not…
- 18: Getting Volunteer Instructional Design Experience · 17 minWhen you’re just starting in corporate instructional design, having a portfolio is crucial to help you stand out, but nothing compares to having experience with an actual client…
- 17: 4 Things You Need to Get Hired as an Instructional Designer · 17 minHow do you get hired as an instructional designer for the first time without any formal experience? You may be looking at job postings, seeing hundreds of applications, and…
- 16: Articulate Storyline vs. Rise · 15 minThe two most-used eLearning development tools in corporate instructional design are Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise. While both tools come from the same company, they…
- 15: What is an Instructional Design Portfolio · 17 minAs instructional designers, we have the unique advantage of submitting portfolios to potential employers - yes, advantage! While it may seem daunting to create, a portfolio…
