The Learning Geeks Podcast Season 7 Finale: How to Start a Career in Learning and Development
Jul 31, 2025
Trina Wellendorf, an L&D veteran and leader at Accenture, shares her wealth of knowledge about embarking on a career in Learning and Development. She discusses various career paths and offers practical advice on landing internships. The conversation touches on whether grad school is worth it and emphasizes the importance of staying current with trends like AI in the field. Listen for tips on engaging learners effectively through storytelling and insights on finding companies that prioritize L&D.
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Bob's L&D Career Start
- Bob Gerard began in Learning & Development writing software documentation and delivering training.
- Teaching pilot sessions helped him discover his passion and expand into content development and administration.
Build Your Network Early
- Build your network early to find opportunities in Learning & Development.
- Explore different L&D tracks before settling on one; the field is broad and flexible.
Use Conferences for Networking
- Attend L&D conferences, even virtually, to learn and network.
- Volunteer at conferences to access sessions and mingle with professionals in the field.
