Looking for some advice…I’ve been told that transitioning to L&D should be “easy“ given my experience and skills (résumé posted for reference - note that I adapt it per position). I have tried applying for specialist to Director positions but I’m not having much luck. Any suggestions on position type and level that I should be focused on. (I have executive level exp. and cannot afford to start an entry-level position.)

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Hey! When you say transitioning into L&D, do you mean traditional L&D roles? L&D is niche, but very broad when you think about roles within the profession. People also define roles differently, for example I’ve seen “Instructional Designer” defined way differently depending on the JD of the company posting for roles.

Depending on what L&D roles your shooting for, this resume is speaking toward project management/program management/implementation just glancing at it.

I’ll also say, it has a post-secondary education feel to it, so if your applying for corporate roles, it will need tailored some more. Most times post-secondary education language doesn’t translate well to corporate language or language commonly used in the L&D profession.

I would get the Learning and Development handbook from the association of Talent Development. It will provide the language and terminology commonly used. It will also highlight common roles in the profession so you can translate your roles to better fit what your applying for.

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Thank you for your helpful info. I am actually participating in an ATD mentoring program this year.

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