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18: Getting Volunteer Instructional Design Experience

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When 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. So how do you get this experience if you’ve never had a job in the field?

In this episode, we’re going over how to use volunteer projects to gain experience in corporate instructional design. I’ll share the benefits of completing a volunteer project, how to find these opportunities, and what to do once you get it.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

  • Understand why you should take advantage of volunteer projects
  • Learn where to look for volunteer opportunities and how to communicate your services
  • Explore the importance of treating your volunteer experience as a real project and how to manage the limitations that may come along with volunteer work

Full Show Notes Here!

Mentioned Resources:

Applied Instructional Design Academy
What is an Instructional Design Portfolio

Connect with Jill

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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.

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Content provided by Jill Davidian. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jill Davidian or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

When 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. So how do you get this experience if you’ve never had a job in the field?

In this episode, we’re going over how to use volunteer projects to gain experience in corporate instructional design. I’ll share the benefits of completing a volunteer project, how to find these opportunities, and what to do once you get it.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

  • Understand why you should take advantage of volunteer projects
  • Learn where to look for volunteer opportunities and how to communicate your services
  • Explore the importance of treating your volunteer experience as a real project and how to manage the limitations that may come along with volunteer work

Full Show Notes Here!

Mentioned Resources:

Applied Instructional Design Academy
What is an Instructional Design Portfolio

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.

  continue reading

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