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10: My Thoughts on the Recent Layoffs and How They Affect Instructional Design

10: My Thoughts on the Recent Layoffs and How They Affect Instructional Design

FromJumpstart Your Instructional Design Career


10: My Thoughts on the Recent Layoffs and How They Affect Instructional Design

FromJumpstart Your Instructional Design Career

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

With layoffs being a major headline in the news, you’re probably questioning if now is really the best time to transition into a corporate career. It’s natural to be hesitant about making such a big decision, and especially scary when considering the current state of our economy.In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on the recent layoffs and what this means for those transitioning into corporate ID. I’ll share my experience navigating through the 2008-2009 recession and shed light on this discouraging situation, so you can feel reassured there is no better time than now to start your career in corporate instructional design. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Learn which industry is seeing the most layoffs and whyUnderstand how economic hardship affects industries differentlyExplore the advantages of being a corporate ID during an economic downturnFull Show Notes Here!Connect with Jill Instagram Facebook Group LinkedIn WebsiteThanks for joining us on the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more freedom seekers and aspiring instructional designers.
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.