Listen "161: The Résumé That Gets You Hired in L&D"
Episode Synopsis
📅 Originally Recorded: June 19, 2025Live iSpring Webinar🎧 Listen to Learn:In this packed and practical episode, Holly Owens guides transitioning educators, aspiring instructional designers, and L&D professionals through the strategies and insights behind crafting a résumé that gets you noticed by both humans and ATS bots.💡 Key Topics Covered:✅ What really gets your résumé traction (hint: it’s not fancy formatting)✅ How to highlight transferable skills from teaching and HR roles✅ Why you shouldn’t erase your teaching experience—reframe it instead✅ What recruiters and hiring managers actually look at (in just 6–8 seconds!)✅ Navigating the ATS system: formatting, keywords, and avoiding the pitfalls✅ What to call yourself if you’re not “officially” an instructional designer yet✅ When and how to tailor your résumé (without losing your mind)✅ A live walkthrough of Holly’s résumé + top tips to make yours stand out✅ The power of a short “about me” video as a résumé booster✅ Portfolio tips, free tools to build one fast, and what counts as experience (spoiler: a lot more than you think)🎯 Audience Takeaways:Whether you’re just getting started in L&D or pivoting from a classroom, this episode delivers a step-by-step breakdown of how to turn your résumé into a powerful storytelling tool. You’ll walk away with the tools to reframe your experience, build momentum, and stop getting ghosted.🧰 Tools & Resources Mentioned:iSpring Learning Exchange CommunityGoogle Sites (for quick & free portfolios)Gen AI tools for crafting summaries (with caution!)AI Resume Tools like Teal HQHolly’s Résumé Walkthrough + Tips📣 Special Invitation: Join Holly’s 2-Day L&D Résumé Workshop in July — an intensive live + async experience where she shares all her secrets. Get a 10% discount for attending the webinar by using the code HOLLY at checkout. 📌 Register Here🗣 Notable Quotes:“You’re not starting over. You’re pivoting. Honor your experience—don’t erase it.”“If you have 60–70% of the qualifications… apply anyway.”“The résumé is just one part of the puzzle—it's not the thing that gets you hired.”🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or catch the full replay on LinkedIn.🔗 Follow Holly Owens on LinkedInStay connected for L&D job tips, webinars, and more episodes of EdUp L&D.
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