What An Instructional Designer Wishes They Knew Before Instructional Engineering
Adena, a senior project manager, learned that the field is a continuous learning process; "you're always learning," a realization that initially surprised them, making the career path both challenging and exciting, while simultaneously promoting professional growth beyond a designer-level role.
Continuous Learning, Project Management, Career Growth, Problem-Solving, Industry Knowledge
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Adena Geiger
Sr project manager
John A Martin & Associates
UCLA 2013
UC Berkeley masters of science
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. This industry demands continuous learning; there is always something new to learn and master.
2. Growth in this field requires tackling challenges and expanding your knowledge beyond your initial expertise.
3. The field is dynamic and exciting because of its constant evolution and the need for creative problem-solving.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I would say the biggest thing that I've learned is that you're always learning. There's not going to be a time when you'll think, "I know everything there is to instructional engineering, and I know it all and I'm an expert."
You could be an expert in some things, in some parts of engineering. But then again, there's always something more to learn. I think that can be challenging, but at the same time, it keeps it exciting.
You're always humbled by what you don't know. At the same time, it's not boring anymore. There's always something new, always a different or creative way to think about things.
I didn't know that at the beginning. I thought this was going to be easy, but it's not. You could stay at the designer level, but if you want to grow and become more successful, there are always parts of the industry that you don't know about.