Holly Owens - Day in the Life of an instructional Designer at Amazon
Release Date: 05/09/2024
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info_outlineHolly is back on the show! On today's episode, she talks about her journey from being a teacher to instructor to instructional designer at Amazon. We also take a deep dive into what a typical day looks like for her. If you have been thinking about wanting to work at an organization such as Amazon, this episode is for you.
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