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Land Your Next L&D Role

Creating a Career That Works for You

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Your Road Map to Career Success

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

No matter where you are in your L&D career, 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.

There isn’t a “one size fits all” strategy to career success, so Cannistra walks you through four L&D career success codes—her ABCDs. They will help you achieve alignment and get clarity on your career goals and 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, which are all key to building a development plan for achieving your career goals.

Cannistra dissects job applications, resume and cover letter writing, and interview processes as well as hard topics, such as rejection and job searches after layoffs. She also explores the mindset shifts and self-awareness needed to successfully land a stable and fulfilling position. Follow along with stories of how Cannistra has helped clients secure their dream roles. 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.

Book Details

  • ISBN: 9781957157849

  • Pages: 240

  • Publication Date: May 2025

  • Formats: Paperback, PDF

  • Product Code: 112506

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About the Authors
Sarah Cannistra

Sarah Cannistra is an L&D career coach, and the founder of The Overnight Trainer, a coaching practice that helps purpose-driven people find, land, and LOVE the L&D career of their dreams. With more than a decade of experience in L&D, Sarah has held roles such as trainer, instructional designer, director of training, and head of learning. Having led the learning function, she uses her past experience as a learning leader and hiring manager to coach her clients to ultimate career success. Sarah lives in Austin, Texas.

Praise for this Book

“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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