You’re asked about your E-Learning content development experience. How do you make sure you stand out?

1 Know your audience

Before you start talking about your E-Learning content development experience, you need to know who you're talking to and what they're looking for. Do some research on the company or organization, their goals, their target learners, and their preferred learning formats and platforms. This will help you tailor your answers and examples to their specific needs and expectations. You don't want to bore them with irrelevant details or confuse them with unfamiliar jargon.

2 Highlight your process

One of the most important aspects of E-Learning content development is the process you follow to create effective and engaging learning experiences. You should be able to explain how you approach each stage of the content development cycle, from analysis and design to development and evaluation. You should also be able to demonstrate how you use various tools and methods, such as learning management systems, authoring tools, multimedia, interactivity, gamification, accessibility, and analytics. Show them how you apply best practices and standards, such as ADDIE, SAM, SCORM, or xAPI.

3 Showcase your portfolio

Another way to stand out from the crowd is to showcase your portfolio of E-Learning content development projects. You should have a collection of samples that reflect your skills, style, and versatility. You should also be able to provide context and background for each project, such as the learning objectives, the target audience, the challenges, the solutions, and the outcomes. You can use a website, a blog, a video, or a presentation to display your portfolio. Make sure your portfolio is easy to access, navigate, and view.

5 Ask relevant questions

Finally, you should be prepared to ask relevant questions about the E-Learning content development role or project you're applying for. This will show your interest, curiosity, and professionalism. You can ask questions about the scope, the timeline, the budget, the expectations, the deliverables, the tools, the support, or the feedback. You can also ask questions about the company or organization, their culture, their vision, their values, or their learners. Asking questions will help you understand if the role or project is a good fit for you and your skills.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?