Creative Resume Templates for E-Learning Portfolios #31

I wanted to share an experience in my workplace...we were (and may still be) hiring an instructional Designer and approximately 80% of the I.D. applicants did not have a portfolio to show. And, of the 20% who did, it was some sort of (non-organized) work that they did for previous companies. My intention is not to talk negatively about anyone's I.D. work as most of it is better than I can even do. My intended message is that for those of you that don't have a simple, interactive, portfolio of work, I would highly recommend it - so that you are not passed over for any potential job opportunities because you don't have a portfolio of work to show. I have used the common excuse of "I only had propriety work" of previous employers that I cannot share". But, to an employer, they just want to see what you can do and what you have to offer. So, jump in and just do it. Just think of it as your own personal marketing advertisement. And, my biggest piece of advice...just create something...you can always change it later. And, keep in mind, the persons that you are showing it to will be amazed by your organized portfolio because 80% of ID'ers may not have a portfolio at all, so you would be the brght and shining solution to an employer's ID needs, issues, and challenges.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Dana