INTRODUCTION

Creating a strong resume is an important step in developing an instructional design portfolio. Many beginners struggle with what to include, how to organize their experience, and how to present their skills in a clear and professional way.

This module introduces a few strategies that can help learners create a concise and well-structured resume tailored to instructional design roles. Through examples and guided observations, learners will explore ways to highlight relevant experience, transferable skills, and professional strengths using clear formatting and accessible language.

There are many different ways to structure and present a resume, and expectations may also vary across industries and cultures. Rather than presenting a single “correct” format, this module focuses on a few commonly used practices that can support clarity, organization, and readability in professional resumes.

🎯Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

✅Identify common sections typically included in a professional resume

✅Recognize examples of clear and organized resume formatting

✅Identify transferable skills that may be relevant to instructional design roles

✅Compare resume examples and recognize stronger organizational choices

✅Describe a few formatting and readability practices commonly used in professional resumes

⚙️Design Note

This activity is designed to move beyond passive learning and support real-world application. Learners actively build or refine their resume, making decisions similar to those required in actual job applications.

The module follows a structured approach using guided practice (understand → observe → apply) to reduce cognitive load and support skill development. The goal of this module is to help learners recognize common characteristics of clear, organized, and professional resumes used in instructional design contexts.