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Money 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 what you can do when both are working against you, including a budget-friendly, time-friendly tool that employers genuinely want to see on your portfolio. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: * Discover why Rise is the budget-friendly, time-friendly alternative to Storyline that employers genuinely want to see * Learn how to create a high-quality, professional sample within Rise’s 30-day free trial without falling into the “it’s easy so I’ll wing it” trap Full Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned: * Sign up for the 30-Day Rise Sprint * Read the Substack article on planning your Rise sample before your free trial starts * Join the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

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 seeing the same mistakes come up over and over. In this episode, I'm sharing the top five things that cause hiring managers to close a portfolio within the first ten seconds so you can fix them before it costs you the job. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Find out the five most common portfolio mistakes that send hiring managers running, including the Storyline newbie mistake that immediately signals you're new to the softwareLearn exactly which samples belong in a corporate ID portfolio and the five minimum pieces every portfolio needsDiscover why your portfolio is marketing, not just a collection of your work, and how that one shift changes everything about how you build itFull Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned: Episode 27: What Needs to Be in Your ID Portfolio to Get HiredSubscribe to Jumpstart Your ID Career on SubstackJoin the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook GroupConnect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

Every 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 exact nine-week plan I would follow to learn Storyline and build a portfolio sample that actually impresses hiring managers. No more dabbling. No more overwhelm. Just a real plan. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Get the full nine-week breakdown for learning ID fundamentals, mastering Storyline basics and advanced features, and building a polished portfolio sample from scratchLearn why scaffolding your learning, and getting feedback at two key checkpoints, is what separates a portfolio that wows from one that falls flatFind out how to use AI as both a productivity tool and an accountability partner to stay on track all summer longFull Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned: Sign-up for the Summer ID Roadmap MasterclassJoin the Articulate License GiveawaySubscribe to Jumpstart Your ID Career on SubstackJoin the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook GroupConnect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

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 AI hack that flips the script, instead of you feeding AI all the context, you let it ask YOU the questions. The result? Way better output, and a portfolio topic you're actually excited about. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn the simple AI prompting shift that helps you get unstuck and start your portfolio sample fasterDiscover how to turn your hobbies and everyday interests into a real corporate training topicGet the details on the Summer Instructional Design Roadmap masterclass and the Articulate Storyline license giveawayFull Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned: Sign-up for the Summer ID Roadmap MasterclassJoin the Articulate License GiveawaySubscribe to Jumpstart Your ID Career on SubstackJoin the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook GroupConnect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

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 careerLearn 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 fieldDiscover why being new to the field might actually give you an unexpected advantage over seasoned IDsFull Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned: Sign up for the Summer ID Roadmap MasterclassSubscribe to Jumpstart Your ID Career on SubstackJoin the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook GroupEnter the Articulate Storyline License Giveaway ContestConnect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

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-answer. I'm sharing my honest take on whether AI is going to replace instructional designers and what you actually need to be focused on right now. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: My honest answer on whether AI will replace instructional designers in our working lifetime backed by real data from 60 job postingsLearn what core ID skills still matter most and exactly where AI fits inUnderstand why the noise you're hearing about AI is not the full picture and what's actually happening in the field right nowFull Show Notes Here! Episode Mentioned: Episode 28: I'm Back! An Update and What You Can Expect Moving ForwardResources and Links Mentioned: Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design AcademySubscribe to Jumpstart Your ID Career on SubstackJoin the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook GroupConnect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

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 where it all starts. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Find out where I've been, why the podcast had to pause, and what's coming nextLearn about the brand new Instructional Design Transition Knowledge Hub launching on Substack — and why you need to be thereDiscover how to connect, get support, and never feel alone in this transitionFull Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned: Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design AcademySubscribe to Jumpstart Your ID Career on SubstackJoin the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook GroupConnect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

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 start from scratch.  Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand how to create a portfolio that speaks to the job you wantLearn exactly which deliverables you need in your portfolio to help you stand out with hiring managersFull Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned:  Listen to the episodes:  What is an Instructional Design Portfolio?Articulate Storyline vs. RiseHow the Instructional Design Process is Like Building a HouseThe Different Types of Learning Delivery MethodsThe Importance of Feedback in Landing an ID JobDownload your free design document template Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

Have 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 up when searching online job platforms. In this episode, I'm discussing what to search for when looking for a job in corporate instructional design. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand how to successfully search for corporate instructional design jobs and what keywords you should be usingExplore the most common job titles and their primary differencesLearn how to interpret job titles and their descriptions to ensure you're applying for positions that align with your goalsFull Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned:  Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy Listen to the episode, Articulate Storyline vs. Rise Listen to the episode, How the Instructional Design Process is Like Building a House Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

Is 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 you why. In this episode, I'm shedding light on why the instructional design industry is recession-proof, so you can feel more at ease as you embark on or continue your journey in corporate instructional design. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Discover the unique advantages that instructional design has over other corporate careersUnderstand how constant change actually ensures job security for designersExplore the future of learning and its impact on the industryFull Show Notes Here! Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

How 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 how proper feedback will set you up for success as a new instructional designer.  Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn why feedback is essential during the learning process and how it helps to prepare you for your careerUnderstand why who you receive feedback from mattersExplore how to eliminate newbie mistakes and imply years of experience to your portfolio Full Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned:  Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy Listen to the episode, How the Instructional Design Process is Like Building a House Listen to the episode, Understanding the SAM Framework and How it Compares to ADDIE Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

You'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 kickoff meeting. In this episode, I'm reviewing instructional design project kickoff meetings and what you can expect during the process. You'll learn the details of your role in these meetings and the critical questions you should ask to ensure a confident start to your project.  Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Gain clarity on the purpose and objectives of a kickoff meeting and how to conduct one successfullyExplore the key stakeholders involved and understand your role in the processLearn the essential information you need to gather so you can set a strong foundation for your project's success Full Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned: Join us this weekend, May 20th and 21st, for a binge-watching session to catch up on our workshop's amazing videos! See you in the Facebook Group Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

In 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 you can level set your expectations as you apply and work to get your first job in corporate ID. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand how long the hiring process can take and why applying is a numbers gameExplore the multiple steps of the interview processLearn what happens when you receive an offer and the steps that follow, such as background and reference checks Full Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned:  Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy Connect with Jill: Instagram Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

How 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 episode, I'm discussing the timeline of becoming an instructional designer. You'll learn the three phases of the transition process and what you need to consider when preparing for your career change to have as smooth of a transition as possible. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn the three stages of becoming an instructional designerUnderstand why taking shortcuts will ultimately backfireGain insight into how long these phases take so you can set realistic expectations and Full Show Notes Here! Mentioned Episodes What is an Instructional Design Portfolio? Should I Get a Master's Degree in Instructional Design? Questions to Ask When Considering an Instructional Design Academy Software Programs You Need to Learn to Get an ID Job Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com

Are 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 out in the industry. But with multiple academies to choose from, how do you know which one, if any, is best for you?  In this episode, I'm sharing the questions to consider when choosing an instructional design academy.  Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Explore the benefits of enrolling in an instructional design academy and decide if it's the right fit for youLearn the questions you need to ask to determine if a program aligns with your career goalsDiscover the red flag to look out for when selecting a program Full Show Notes Here! Resources and Links Mentioned:  Sign up for my free 5-day workshop Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy Related Episodes: Should I Get a Master's Degree in Instructional Design? What is an Instructional Design Portfolio? Ed Tech, Higher Ed, and Corporate IDs: What's the Difference? Articulate Storyline vs. Rise Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn Website Thanks 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jumpstartyouridcareer.substack.com