15: What is an Instructional Design Portfolio

As instructional designers, we have the unique advantage of submitting portfolios to potential employers - yes, advantage! While it may seem daunting to create, a portfolio allows us to showcase our skills and is especially important when you’re just starting in the field.In this episode, I’m reviewing why you need a portfolio as a new corporate instructional designer. I’ll share the benefits of having a portfolio and how to use a portfolio to prove your skills and get hired.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Explore the value of a well-crafted portfolio and how it helps you stand out from the crowdLearn how a member of the Applied Instructional Design Academy used her portfolio to land two job offers and negotiate a $6,000 salary increaseUnderstand how to align your portfolio with the job you want and prove your skills through deliverables Full Show Notes Here!Resources and Links Mentioned: Sign up for the Applied Instructional Design AcademyListen to my episode on choosing a topic for your portfolioListen to my episode on software programsListen to How the ID Process is Like Building a HouseConnect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn WebsiteThanks 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