19: Should I Get a Master's Degree in Instructional Design?

Should you get a master's degree in instructional design? While having a degree can look good on paper, if you're planning to go into corporate ID, then a master's degree may not be the best option.In this episode, I'm going over why you don't need a master's degree to succeed in corporate instructional design. I'll share the pros and cons of having a degree and what you should do instead to land your first job. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Explore the purpose of a master's degree and the scenarios in which they may be useful Understand where degrees fall short and what corporate employers are actually looking forLearn how to showcase what you can do from a practical perspective and what educational options you should consider insteadFull Show Notes Here!Resources and Links Mentioned: Sign up for my free 5-day workshop - Get the Roadmap for Your Instructional Design CareerLearn more about the Applied Instructional Design AcademyListen to Ed Tech, Higher Ed, and Corporate IDs - What's the Difference?Connect 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