Sending examples of work with CV for Engineering jobs?
tegwin - 6/12/12 at 10:33 PM
I have been hunting for a decent company to do an engineering placement with next year. I stumbled upon one which is right up my street. They state in
the advert they are looking for CAD experience etc...
Now, on my CV I list CAD as one of my skills and provide a link to my personal website with some examples of exactly that.
However.... If I write to the company with a covering letter and my CV to apply for this job, would it be weird/unacceptable to stick an A4 image in
with the paperwork of something I have drawn recently with CAD? I want to get noticed but don't want them to be put off..
Thoughts from the engineering folk on here?
Images would be something like this:
[Edited on 6/12/12 by tegwin]
Confused but excited. - 6/12/12 at 10:39 PM
I'd hire you just to design ornaments for my office.
SeanStone - 6/12/12 at 10:45 PM
As long as it shows skills that cover what they do I see no reason why that would be a problem
mark chandler - 6/12/12 at 10:52 PM
No reason not to have 1 side of A4 with you CV and a couple of demonstration drawings.
They will be put off by lots of text, they CV needs to be succinct, the drawings will make you stand out from the crowd.
coyoteboy - 6/12/12 at 10:56 PM
Sure put some examples in, be prepared to provide the originals if asked 
Don't make it a portfolio but it should certainly help. One of the
biggest things you need to be good at though is technical drawing, drawings for manufacture - maybe include only one example of your nice models and
also a couple of the major parts drawn up for manufacture nicely, but be sure to do it right!
Also, be aware that engineering isn't "using solidworks/CAD" so they may well want to see more than just a good CAD jockey, and may
well be used to CAD jockeys applying.
[Edited on 6/12/12 by coyoteboy]
austin man - 6/12/12 at 10:59 PM
You could also place a web address on the CV for them to view your work online to get a real taste of your abilities
Dingz - 6/12/12 at 11:21 PM
Sounds like a good idea, that looks super but should it have some glow plugs in it?
D Beddows - 7/12/12 at 08:27 AM
I would think it a bit weird if you didn't tbh! - just put several images on one sheet of A4 and attach it to the back, if they're
impressed/interested enough they may then visit the website as well which they may not bother doing otherwise!
Fred W B - 7/12/12 at 08:34 AM
As above, include a sample dimensioned component drawing. Renderings are pretty pictures, things are made from component drawings. Check carefully
that it is fully dimensioned.
Cheers
Fred W B
TimC - 7/12/12 at 08:55 AM
Do you want to come and design some kit for me?
I need a design engineer on a couple of projects.
Matt_C - 7/12/12 at 08:57 AM
Hi Tegwin,
When applying for design engineering placements during uni, we had to produce a portfolio to include with our CV, I have always followed the same
format applying for jobs now as well. You have to show your skills not always the best to just have CAD skills listed on a piece of paper, does not
show that you can use the software well.
I have included a couple of screen prints of my uni portfolio in my photos, in a folder called 'random', if that helps.
Matt
tegwin - 7/12/12 at 09:21 AM
As always, some really useful suggestions. Thank you all.
No glow plugs required as it it runs on compressed air. The air enters in the middle of the back of the crank case and is distributed via the
excentric radial valve.
This video might help explain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyxwHBxDt90&feature=plcp
Matt. I like your portfolio pages. I think I might produce something similar to attach to the CV with a link to my website. Had not even thought about
that format. Not something we have been taught in our pointless "how to apply for jobs" seminars. I guess for a "normal"
engineering job its harder to send a portfolio perhaps so they don't cover it. I know the graphic design/architecture students do portfolios
though.
I will also produce a properly dimensioned drawing. Need to remind myself I am doing this correctly before I send it.
Neville Jones - 7/12/12 at 10:11 AM
Give them a call, and ask what cad package they use, if you don't already know. Then put everything, drawing related, on a cd that their system
can open.
Most can't resist opening a cd/dvd, just to see what's on it. Give the cd a nice cover label as well, to catch their eye.
Cheers,
Nev.
wilkingj - 7/12/12 at 10:15 AM
A picture paints a thousand words!
Long rambling text often will not get fully read, let alone understood.
They are probably sifting a hundred or more applicantions and dont have all day to do it!
ceebmoj - 7/12/12 at 10:19 AM
quote:
Originally posted by wilkingj
A picture paints a thousand words!
They are probably sifting a hundred or more applicantions and dont have all day to do it!
However make sure what ever you put forward is good. You don't want to stick out for the wrong reasons.
On the whole I have found that people who bring stuff to show at interview are very good. However there is allays the odd person that has heard its a
good idea and bring something diabolical along.
Matt_C - 7/12/12 at 12:43 PM
I have a project or two which also have GA and part drawing examples in my portfolio to also show understanding of those principles. Communicates
skills more clearly than just writing 'Pro-E, Solidworks etc' on a CV.
My portfolio is horribly out of date now as there are much more interesting projects which could be included but I am not applying for new jobs at the
moment. Just chose a couple of your best projects you have done to make into a short portfolio.