How to Get an Instructional Design Job With No Experience

Watch the full guide to becoming an instructional designer:    • How to Become an Instructional Design...  

So many instructional design jobs ask for 3-5 years of experience, but how are you supposed to get experience if you don't HAVE experience?

The key thing to remember when you face this question is that most employers want someone who can quickly hit the ground running on their team. And to contribute quickly, you really need to have the right skills.

By developing your skillset and showing your skills off in the best light on your portfolio website, you can hop directly into roles that ask for years of experience.

Here are relevant videos that we mention during this video:
-Full "Become an ID" Playlist:    • Become an Instructional Designer  
-Hiring Manager Survey:    • What are Instructional Design Hiring ...  
-Create an ID Portfolio:    • How to Create an Instructional Design...  
-Create an ID Resume:    • How to Create an Instructional Design...  
-Use LinkedIn to Network:    • How to Use LinkedIn Effectively to La...  
-Networking 101:    • How to Network Effectively Online (Lo...  

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below :)

I can give you 1-on-1 support and feedback in the ID Portfolio Bootcamp: https://www.devlinpeck.com/bootcamp.

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0:00 Intro
1:31 Reframe your experiences
4:08 Do you need a degree?
5:36 Create a portfolio
8:23 Short-term projects
12:03 Network
13:09 Apply!
14:26 Wrap-up