How Freelance Clients Find Me
I don’t do very much to actively seek out clients; most of my clients find me. Here are my recommendations for becoming visible to clients.
Careers & Work
ID Badges: My Experience with TIfPI's Certification
Last month, I earned my badge for Instructional Design: Goal- or Problem-Based Scenarios [ID(GPS+)] from
Time Tracking Template for Instructional Design
Use this time tracking template to record how long you spend on each task in the instructional design process. This makes it easier for future time estimates and simplifies invoicing.
Questions about Instructional Design Careers
Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning
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