Our+IDT+Careers

= Our IDT Careers = = ﻿ = = Although we are all at the beginning of our journey towards a degree in Instructional Design and Technology, the possibility of a career in our chosen field is always at the forefront of our pursuits. Because of this, it is important to remain informed about possibilities and opportunities in our field. Chapters 24, 25 and 27 address the issues related to an entrance into the field of Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) and following is a map through the highlights of each chapter. = = __Job Searching (Chapter 24) __ = == Many points of advice were given in Chapter 24 about where and how to look for an IDT job. All of these were useful, but some of these stood out among the rest. The following will guide you through what we considered useful. ==
 * ==﻿Know your job search sources ==
 * ==﻿Faculty Members' Lament ==
 * =="I Got Skills" ==
 * ==Stay within your area of interest ==

__Landing the Interview, Keeping the Job (Chapter 25) __
==So you have narrowed your search and are getting serious....what do you need to know? What should you expect from the interview and interviewer? And once you land a job how can you attempt and most likely ensure success (at least eventually)? Navigate through the following to find it all out. ==
 * ==The Interview ==
 * ==The Salary Question ==
 * ==Psychological Income ==
 * ==Networking and Why? ==
 * ==Be Intentional! ==

__<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Competencies (Chapter 27) __
==<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">﻿Now you have your job and the expectations that go along with it. What are your guidelines for behavior as an IDT Trainer, Instructor or Designer? Where did these come from? Other fields have certifications that offer pay raises if held. Is certification required to obtain a job? Read through the following to better understand accountability in the field of Instructional Design and Technology. ==
 * ==<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">What are competencies? ==
 * ==<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">What does this mean for me? ==
 * ==<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">What are the current competencies and standards for IDT? ==
 * ==<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Certification ==