Top 7 Principles for a Stand-Out Instructional Design Portfolio

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What is your portfolio really doing for you in the ID job hunt?

In many fields, portfolios highlight your creative work, but an ID portfolio needs to showcase your ability to solve real-world challenges.

Highlight the right skills, and your portfolio will set you apart in the instructional design space.

Which is why in this video, Scott is sharing his top insights on what makes an instructional design portfolio catch the attention of potential employers.

He covers examples of work that helped people land jobs quickly, and even points out some portfolios better suited for academic roles (because knowing what not to do can make all the difference).

He’ll also give you the key principles every portfolio needs to succeed, so you can be sure your site ticks all the right boxes.

Nan Wang's Portfolio: https://www.nanwanglxd.com/

Emily Albertson's Portfolio: https://emilyid.com/

Melanie Adkison's Portfolio: https://www.melanielxd.com/

Scott Schmidt's Portfolio: https://www.schmidtlxd.com/

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0:00 Intro
2:02 Portfolio Comparisons Across Industries
7:08 Principle #1 - Showcase Your Work
8:09 Principle #2 - State Your Value
8:55 Principle #3 - Connect to Learning Theories
10:07 Principle #4 - Show Variety
11:36 Principle #5 - Show Relatable Projects
12:01 Principle #6 - Show Impact
12:33 Principle #7 - Show Your Brand
14:43 Next Steps