Questions about Instructional Design Careers
Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning
Careers & Work
Freelance Instructional Design: More Tips from the Trenches
I’ve gotten some great tips from others working as independent consultants or freelance instructional designers
Tips for Starting to Freelance
In August, I quit my job as a long-term contractor at Cisco to officially make
LinkedIn Connections and Generic Invites
I know many bloggers have an open connection policy, and that’s great for them, but
Getting Started as a Freelance Instructional Designer
If you are starting out as a freelance instructional designer or consultant, what do you
Instructional Design Portfolio Resources
I love how some of my posts from 2007 still generate regular comments, such as
Overqualified Instructional Designers?
I received two questions this week from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. My
Freelance Company Name: Ideas Needed
For some time, I’ve been meaning to set up an official business for my freelance
Instructional Design Experience Before Your First Job
One of the recurring questions I hear from those trying to start their instructional design
More Productive Outside the Office
Where are you most productive? Is it really in a cube farm? I know I