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In this first episode from 2013, you’ll get a fresh perspective on breaking into instructional design. We discuss job search, hiring, and finding a path to a career in learning design. Director of Instructional Design, Joe Fournier, provides super advice on starting out or moving to a better position in instructional design, training, and eLearning design and development.
WE DISCUSS:
- Skills hiring managers are seeking
- How to get experience
- Making a portfolio
- Whether an ID degree is required
- Changes in the field
- Preparing for the future
- Pay disparity between men and women
TIME: 23 minutes
TRANSCRIPT: Download the ELC 001 Podcast Transcript
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- How to Break Into Instructional Design: free 12-lesson email course about a career in instructional design
- Mastering Instructional Design: membership community for people who want to transition into instructional design
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Ha ha. Thanks, Veronica. I think about it every once in awhile but I’m not sure if I can find a person who will have the generalized approach I’m looking for. I’ll keep my eyes out though … for you and BJ 🙂
Hi Connie,
I just heard the podcast and I think that’s a great starter pack for the field of instructional design. I also agree with BJ – we need an updated version. Just hoping to bring this back in your radar! Thanks for making this podcast happen
That’s not a bad idea, BJ. If I can find someone who has a broad perspective, I’ll do that.
Connie
Connie,
This is a great podcast. However, I wonder if the information is all still applicable 6 years later. Would you consider doing an “updated” version of this topic?
Hi Lenya,
Yes, unconscious bias is a real problem for many groups and I have come across several studies that show when people look at anonymous work, they are more objective about it and not influenced by that unconscious bias. So, keep working on your competencies and creativity and hopefully, your work will speak for itself, regardless of gender. Best wishes and thanks for commenting.
Connie
Great podcast. Its unfortunate that so many men in hiring positions don’t “see” the disparity with women’s salaries and don’t believe it happens in their organizations. They say they don’t deliberately do any gender based salary differences. The truth is that many of them don’t consciously do it deliberately. However, subconsciously, they downgrade women’s work as less important or less valuable. They see with biased eyes that a man’s product looks better than a woman’s. If they had to judge the work without knowing the gender of the creator, the outcomes would be different.
Thank you, Christopher!
Hi Connie,
Your readers and audience may find useful the article ” How To Get A Job As An Instructional Designer” http://elearningindustry.com/how-to-get-a-job-as-an-instructional-designer
Thank you for the awesome podcast!
Yes, Jill, Joe had good advice. Thanks for your comment.
Connie
I enjoyed this interview. I have certainly received many of my job offers based on my fit with a team and my continued interest in learning. Good advice.
Barbara,
Glad you found it informative. If you need more info on becoming an instructional designer, check my free eCourse, Breaking into Instructional Design.
Connie
Awesome information in this podcast. Thank you for sending to my inbox, I look forward to more from your site!
I’m glad this was so helpful to you, Monica. I thought he had enlightened answers!
Enjoyed the interview with Joe. It was good to hear what a hiring manager might be looking for in an ID job candidate. I am a classroom teacher with a Masters in Instructional Technology who is trying to transition into instructional design/elearning. I now have a starting point for how I can better craft my product, “Me” I look forward to more podcast