CAD Drafter Mock Interview
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Question 15 of 25
What made you choose a career in CAD design?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Tell the hiring manager a bit about yourself and why you chose technical school to become a drafter. It is absolutely okay to talk about yourself on a personal level when answering this question.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I chose technical school on a whim, to be honest. Right out of high school I wanted to travel but didn't have the funds to take many trips, so I enrolled in a local community college in CAD classes. When I enrolled in our local tech school I actually found it to be a lot more fun than I expected. So, I guess you could say that I kind of 'fell' into the decision. I have absolutely no regrets, nine years later and love what I do."
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Prepare for this question ahead of time. It's a good idea to think about this common question when you begin your job search and jot down some ideas on what made you decide on this career: was it because you've always loved drawing, architecture, etc, or knew someone who worked as a drafter and learned from them.
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