2. What version (of the CAD software) are you on?
What are your update plans? Versioning in CAD is very important. Stay current and be familiar with the latest versions of your CAD software. If the company doesn't update often then you may fall behind in your skill sets. Ask why they haven't updated recently. If they are up to date, ask when they updated and how often.
3. Will there be training of CAD?
You don't want your skill set to stagnate. You want to get better so that you will be worth more. A good employer also knows that they want employees that know what they are doing. Who wants to hire unskilled people? If they don't offer training see if you can get them to add that as a benefit.
4. What is the next step in the process?
Save this for last. This is the essential last question and one you should definitely ask. It shows that you're interested in moving along in the process and invites the interviewer to tell you how many people are in the running for the position.
5. What CAD software will I be using?
This may be an obvious question but it is vital to know what tool you will be using. If you can't use that tool you may have a very difficult time in this new job. Also ask what programs are used in the office. If you can use multiple CAD programs that the company uses then you are a very valuable candidate for a position.
6. What software are you familiar with?
Ask this one to get a sense of their experience and whether or not they may be a user of the software needed.
7. Is there company training for CAD?
Does the company train its CAD users? If not ask why? Have they ever trained? Why did they stop? If they don't train and won't train you need to wonder why a company will hire and retain untrained workers. Why don't they want efficiency to improve? Why don't they value quality skills?
8. What are the benefits of CAD?
This may seem obvious but don't forget to ask. Get specific with the details. How much will insurance cost? When will it be available? How is vacation time determined? Is any of this negotiable? Yes negotiate with them. You don't have to accept their offer at face value. Wheel and deal! They might not budge but they definitely won't if you don't ask.
9. Do you have any projects you can show us?
Ask this one to see what kinds of things like like doing, or have done. Often showing actual models won't be possible because of IP concerns, but many CAD users will keep a few pictures and other information they can talk about in some attempt to help you understand what they are capable of.
10. What have past employees done to succeed in this position?
If you are interviewing for a position that the company is creating, meaning it has never had a person perform these duties before, you may want to rephrase the question. This will give you an idea of what the company expects of you and what has worked for them. It can also create a dialog of how the company solves their issues and allow you to provide feedback on how might approach things.
11. What do you enjoy most about CAD?
This is another conversation starter. CAD is fun. Many people who use CAD enjoy the experience and can relate that in various ways. CAD can do more than mechanical or electrical design too. Sometimes, it can be quite useful to represent data geometrically, for example. A data set of points may form a surface, or be contained within a specific volume that has meaning. Putting data into a CAD system can make these kinds of relationships easy to understand and visualize in a way very similar to how we often see big data visualizations presented to us.
12. Why should I work here and not somewhere else?
This is a chance for them to sell themselves. If they can't why would you want to work there?
13. What type of hardware will you be using?
Will you be doing CAD work on a toaster? How often are workstations updated?
14. Behavioral CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer) interview questions:
► Give examples of ideas you've had or implemented.
► What can you do for us that other candidates cant?
► What kind of events cause you stress on the job?
► Has anything ever irritated you about people you've worked with?
► What kinds of situations do you find most stressful?
Focus on positive achievements and views.
The most important tip is that you have get yourself prepared carefully before the behavioral interview. Answer CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer) interview questions pertaining to job qualifications and skill sets honestly.
15. Competency Based CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer) interview questions:
► Tell me about an important goal that you set in the past.
► How would you describe the experience of working here?
► What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?
► When given an important assignment, how do you approach it?
► What was the most stressful situation you have faced?
Talk about specific work related experience for the position you're interviewing for.
If interviewing for a professional-level position, be ready to answer questions about standards within the industry. Have a good questions ready about the position, opportunities for training or skill improvement, and other questions related to the job.
16. Telephonic Cad drafter designer interview questions:
► What are three positive character traits you don't have?
► What are you expecting from this firm in the future?
► What are your long-term goals or career plans?
► Tell me about yourself.
► When were you most satisfied in your job?
Don't be too specific by giving away a word for a particular period of time. Try to answer Cad drafter designer interview questions completely.
Ask a friend or relative of yours to help you practice answering Cad drafter designer interview questions.
17. Panel CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer) interview questions:
► Give an example when you had to explain a complex technical issue to someone.
► How well did your college experience prepare you for this CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer) job?
► How do you think I rate as an interviewer?
► Describe a recent unpopular decision you made as CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer)
► What is your expected salary?
► What other careers have you considered/applied for?
► What would you say are your strong points?
18. Behavioral Cad drafter designer interview questions:
► What kind of personality do you work best with and why?
► How do you keep track of things you need to do?
► Give examples of ideas you've had or implemented.
► Describe a situation where you had to plan or organise something.
► Give an example of a time you successfully worked on a team.
► What are the qualities of a good leader?
► What are three positive character traits you don't have?
► List five words that describe your character.
► Who else have you applied to/got interviews with?
► What are your salary requirements.
20. Communication skills based Cad drafter designer interview questions:
► Who has impacted you most in your career and how?
► What type of work environment do you prefer?
► What do you see yourself doing within the first days of this job?
► Do you have the qualities and skills necessary to succeed in your career?
► Describe a recent unpopular decision you made.
A short positive response is best. Illustrate your examples with experiences from previous jobs, internships, activities, team involvements and community services. Answer Cad drafter designer interview questions pertaining to job qualifications and skill sets honestly.
► What were you hoping I would ask you about today?
► What were you hoping I would NOT ask you about today?
► How did you prepare for this interview?
► What do you know about our company? (some don't even bother to Google you)
22. Competency Based Cad drafter designer interview questions:
► What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?
► What are your expectations regarding promotions and salary increases?
► Tell me about an important goal that you set in the past.
► Tell me about a difficult experience you had in working.
► What was the most stressful situation you have faced?
23. Basic CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer) interview questions:
► Example when you went above and beyond the call of duty.
► Have you done this kind of work before?
► Are you planning to continue your studies?
► How would you describe your work style?
► What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Don't stress yourself with the idea of winning or losing.
Limit your answer to your career background and experience. Find out about which type of interview it is, how many interviewers and candidates there are, it is a formal interview or informal one.
24. Strengths and Weaknesses based Cad drafter designer interview questions:
► What do you believe are your key strengths?
► Tell us about the last time you had to negotiate with someone.
► List five words that describe your character.
► What assignment was too difficult for you?
► Time when you made a suggestion to improve the work.
25. Communication skills based Computer-Aided Design Designer (CAD Designer) interview questions:
► You have not done this sort of job before. How will you succeed?
► What is the difference between a good position and an excellent one?
► What is a typical career path in this job function?
► What major challenges and problems did you face?
► Who has impacted you most in your career and how?
