Land Your Next L&D Role

Creating a Career That Works for You

By: Sarah Cannistra

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Paperback | 6 May 2025

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240 Pages

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22.8 x 15.2 x 1.27

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Apply the ABCs for your L&D career success

There has never been a better time to invest in your own L&D career.

No matter where you are in your learning and development career--whether you are just beginning, ready to advance in it, or in need of a change--expert career coach and L&D luminary Sarah Cannistra delivers tactical and industry-specific advice for how to conduct and succeed in your next job search.

With the perspective that there is no "one size fits all" strategy to career success, Sarah walks you through four L&D Career Success Codes, her ABCDs, that will help you achieve Alignment and get clarity on your career goals and your L&D Niche; create your personal and professional Brand; network intentionally and build your L&D Community around your L&D niche; and, identify your interests, skills, and belief systems, all key to building a Development plan for achieving your career goals.

In this volume, Sarah dissects job application, resume and cover letter writing, and interview processes. She covers the hard-felt topics of rejection and job searches after layoffs and explores the mindset shifts and self-awareness needed to be successful to land a stable and fulfilling position. Follow along with stories of how Sarah has helped clients to secure their dream role. Take the next step on your own with more than 40 activities, reflection questions, and worksheets.

A cover-to-cover resource for landing your next role while choosing your own path, this is a book you will turn to again and again throughout your career.

Industry Reviews

"Land Your Next L&D Role is a must-read for anyone considering a new role within the L&D industry. It's more than just a guide to the job search; it's a step-by-step examination of the self that supports fulfillment in your career and life."
-Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder and Learning Strategist, Your Instructional Designer

“This is the incredibly practical and straightforward handbook you need, whether you are in the midst of an L&D job search or just starting to wonder if it's time to start looking. Sarah Cannistra outlines easy-to-follow, step-by-step strategies and debunks myths of job searching so you know exactly where (and how) to focus your energy.”
—Jess Almlie, Learning & Performance Strategist, Almlie Consulting

“Wrapping her writing with wit and learning design expertise, Sarah Cannistra gives us a highly tailored career book for the L&D job seeker that is a joy to read and filled with strategy, activities, and frameworks to guide you to a purposeful career.”
—Lisa Spinelli, Career and Leadership Coach

“This book is your ultimate road map for snagging your dream job in L&D. Packed with practical, step-by-step advice, it's laser-focused on L&D careers—no fluff, just actionable insights. Whether you’re already in the learning space or thinking about making the leap, this insightful guide is a must read.”
—William Arruda, CEO, Reach Personal Branding; Author, Digital You

“This book isn’t just a guide—it’s a trusted mentor in print form. Whether you're starting out, seeking a promotion, or pivoting after a layoff, Sarah Cannistra will inspire and equip you to take your next big step.”
—Julie Winkle Giulioni, Author, Promotions Are SO Yesterday; Co-Author, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go

“Need a road map for how to reach your ideal L&D job? Well, here it is. Sarah Cannistra shares personal and professional tips, encourages you to complete practical activities, and inspires you to blaze your own path to your preferred role. You’ll sense her sitting next to you along the entire journey.”
—Elaine Biech, 2022 ISA Thought Leader; Author, The Art and Science of Training and Skills for Career Success

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