article thumbnail

Instructional Design Portfolio Resources

Experiencing eLearning

Everyone working in instructional design, learning experience design, or elearning should have a portfolio. This is especially true for people who are job seeking or working independently. Why do you need a portfolio? If you’re wondering why you need a portfolio , read Tom Kuhlmann’s explanation.

Portfolio 301
article thumbnail

Announcing new job-relevant content from top brands to help learners prepare for surge in digital jobs

Coursera

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera The World Economic Forum predicts that 94 million digital jobs could be available all over the world by 2030 – particularly higher wage jobs in places with lower economic opportunity and growing working age populations.

Job 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Freelance Clients Find Me

Experiencing eLearning

The biggest shift for me is that more of my work now comes from networking and referrals rather than from my blog and portfolio. An online portfolio is a requirement if you’re freelancing or consulting. Your portfolio is a way to tell your story about the work you do and the work you want to do in the future.

Portfolio 312
article thumbnail

The Power of an E-Learning Portfolio

Rapid eLearning

I received hundreds of qualified applications; however I couldn’t screen them all, so I created a first filter based on their work portfolios. Most of the applicants tended to fall into one of two camps: they didn’t have an e-learning portfolio or the projects they worked on were proprietary so they couldn’t share them.

Portfolio 114
article thumbnail

Must-Have Skills to Look For When Hiring an Instructional Designer

LearnDash

Qualifications to Look for in an Instructional Designer An instructional designer needs a combination of education, experience, and skills to be effective. They should have strong communication skills to communicate about the project with you clearly and effectively. Here are a few places to look: Job boards and career websites.

article thumbnail

Two Ways to Build an E-Learning Portfolio

Rapid eLearning

You want to build an e-learning portfolio, but not sure where to start? At its core, the work portfolio represents your skills and expertise. For some people, the portfolio is their resume, and they build it to share what they know. Build a Static E-Learning Portfolio. Represent diverse skills.

article thumbnail

Are You Making These Portfolio Mistakes?

Scissortail's Learning Nest

Anyone looking to get a job (or change jobs) as an instructional designer knows that a portfolio is a must. I’m not saying you can’t get a job without a portfolio (I have), but these days, ID candidates are usually expected to have one. A portfolio is your opportunity to show a potential employer what you can do.