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Everything About Writing An Amazing CAD/2D Drafter CV

By James Baxter 5 min February 23, 2021
Everything About Writing An Amazing CAD/2D Drafter CV

Looking to get a job as a CAD/2D Drafter? Well, the key to landing the perfect job is to have an amazing CV that recruiters won't be able to put down. Unfortunately, this sounds way easier on paper than it actually is in real life.

Writing a CV for a CAD drafter role can be a tough call for anyone. Maybe you don't know what work experiences to include. Or maybe you aren't sure if your skills will impress the recruiter.

Well, don't panic. In this article, we'll teach you everything you need to know about writing the perfect CV that will land you best CAD drafting jobs.

Ready? Let's get started.

How to Write a CAD/2D Drafter CV

Here are some sections to include in your CV if you're looking to land the perfect job:

Contact Information

This is usually the first thing to include when drafting your CV as it lets recruiters know how they can reach you in the future. Here's a quick breakdown of all the information you should add in this section:

  • Your name: The first thing to do is to ensure that your name is accurately placed in the CV. Use a larger font for your name so that it stands out from the rest of the information.
  • Address: Applying for a job within your local area? It's advisable to state your full address in your CV. However, if you're applying for out-of-state jobs, there's really no need for this piece of information.
  • Social media handles: A few decades ago, this wouldn't have even mattered. However, in today's world, social media is a huge part of our daily lives. In most cases, recruiters may want to take a look at your social media profile to get more information about you or your portfolio. As such, always ensure that your socials are "job assessment-worthy".

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Professional Summary

Even though this section isn't necessarily a "do or die" affair, it adds flavor and spices up your CV. The key to writing a flawless professional summary is keeping it simple yet detailed. You want to let the recruiter know that you're a perfect fit for the job, but at the same time, you don't want to bore them.

Here are some questions to answer in this section:

  • What makes you so special?
  • What are your career goals and how do they align with the position you're applying for?
  • Why should the employer hire you instead of other candidates?

Answering these questions will help you showcase your selling points to the recruiter or employer.

Skills

Under this section, it's advisable to refer to the drafter job description and how your current skills match the requirements.

Highlight your most impressive skills first and then list out the other ones later. It's also important to list hard skills instead of soft ones as most recruiters can't test the former easily.

Pro Tip: When highlighting your skills, it may be tempting to exaggerate or lie about having certain skills. However, this is always a bad idea as it could cause problems for you in the future. Instead, highlight your current skills in a way that would seem attractive to any employer.

Tips for Writing a Killer CAD/2D Drafter CV

Now that you know which important details to include in your CV, it's time to get down to writing it. Ready? Here are some tips that you'll definitely find helpful:

Relevant experience and skills

Are your skills and experience relevant to the position you're applying for? There's no need to include your knowledge of foreign languages under the skill section if it's not relevant to the job description. Instead, focus on skills that the recruiter will be interested in.

To ensure that you highlight only the relevant information, you could peruse the job description and fish out certain keywords. For instance, if they're looking for someone who can provide construction detail drawings for certain projects, be sure to include that skill/experience in your CV.

Quantifiable achievements

Achievements speak louder than words or any educational degree you have. What have you achieved during the course of your career? Highlight your merits and try to quantify them with a number. Quantifying your achievements makes them seem more impressive and believable to any recruiter.

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For example:

" I worked on construction details and specifications for kitchen models for up to 500 rental units under xyz company".

Conclusion

Landing the perfect job as a CAD/2D drafter is not exactly as easy as it seems. It takes grit, psychological stamina, a lot of hard work and a sprinkle of luck.

However, with an amazing CV, you can easily impress recruiters and land the job of your dreams. With these tips listed above, you're well on your way to drafting an attention-grabbing CV. Good luck!

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