I am looking to change careers from being a teacher to working in a company in their learning and development department. For example, being a corporate trainer.
What kind of things can I add to my resume to make me an ideal candidate?
Resolved Question
Show me another »How should I target my resume for a job in learning and development?
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker
I would look at the job requirements for a training job that you're interested in, and make sure you highlight skills and experience that you've acquired from teaching, that they also want in a training position. I'd definitely mention computer training you've received or taught, on-going education you've received, conferences you've attended, awards you've received, in additon to topics you've taught or been trained in.
If you've taught adults in any capacity, even in a volunteer position, I would describe it, since adult training is different from teaching children or young adults. Corporate training often involves working with managers and technical staff, so I'd highlight any experiences you've had with those. A trainer often has to assess client needs, develop courseware, deliver training, and evaluate training. I'd highlight course instructional design that you've developed, highlight the years you've delivered classroom instruction, and list any evaluation instruments you've developed. I'd list all the software you have experience with (Word, Excel, etc), and it would help if you became familiar with online instruction, since many companies are adding it to save costs. At minimum you should have taken an online course so you can intelligently discuss it.
Good luck!
If you've taught adults in any capacity, even in a volunteer position, I would describe it, since adult training is different from teaching children or young adults. Corporate training often involves working with managers and technical staff, so I'd highlight any experiences you've had with those. A trainer often has to assess client needs, develop courseware, deliver training, and evaluate training. I'd highlight course instructional design that you've developed, highlight the years you've delivered classroom instruction, and list any evaluation instruments you've developed. I'd list all the software you have experience with (Word, Excel, etc), and it would help if you became familiar with online instruction, since many companies are adding it to save costs. At minimum you should have taken an online course so you can intelligently discuss it.
Good luck!
Source(s):
Was a computer programmer at Fortune 500 companies, worked at an IT Help Desk, Administered a Help Desk, and became a Corporate IT Trainer. I used my experience as a Trainer to get a job at a college teaching and administering classes..
- Asker's Rating:
- Asker's Comment:
- Thanks a lot. Your answer covers a lot and I think I need to re-do my resume to highlight all the information you mentioned
- Action Bar:
- 0 stars - mark this as Interesting!
- Comment (0)
- Save
There are currently no comments for this question.
* You must be logged into Answers to add comments. Sign in or Register.
This question about "How should I target … " was originally asked on Yahoo! Answers Canada
Other Answers (0)
No other answers.
Open Questions in Careers & Employment
Answers International
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- Quebec
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Spain
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vietnam
- en Español
Yahoo! does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any Yahoo! Answers content. Click here for the Full Disclaimer.
Help us improve Yahoo! Answers. Send Feedback
Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Inc. All Rights Reserved.