Podcast Episodes
Back to Search33: Why Hiring Managers Reject Your Portfolio in 10 Seconds
You'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 …
1 day, 11 hours ago
32: The 9-Week Summer Portfolio Plan for Aspiring IDs
Every summer, people say they're going to make progress on their instructional design transition, and then August comes and nothing happened. In this…
1 week, 1 day ago
31: There's a Better Way to Prompt AI That Most People Aren't Talking About
If 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 …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
30: The Hidden Reason 20+ Year IDs Are Struggling to Get Hired
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 givi…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
29: Should You Be Worried About AI Taking ID Jobs?
Will 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-answe…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
28: I'm Back! An Update and What You Can Expect Moving Forward
After 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 whe…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
27: What Needs To Be in Your ID Portfolio To Get Hired
You 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 star…
3 years ago
26: What Job Titles Should You Look For When You Apply
Have you started the hunt for a corporate instructional design position? Finding your first ID job can be overwhelming and confusing, especially with…
3 years ago
25: Why Instructional Design is Recession-Proof
Is the current economy making you hesitant to start your career in instructional design? Despite the possibility of a recession, the eLearning indust…
3 years ago
24: The Importance of Feedback in Landing an ID Job
How well do you handle constructive criticism? While receiving feedback can be scary and deflating, it's critical to the instructional design process…
3 years ago