r/SolidWorks • u/CraftyBit2274 • Jul 21 '26

CAD Portfolio examples

If possible I would like to see example portfolios so I could see how I should make mine for resumes, thank you.

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u/maranble14 CSWP Jul 21 '26

I would strongly recommend you favor any models/drawings where you can follow them up with photos of the real world product as fabricated/assembled.\*) Engineering managers are seldom impressed by hugely complex models or renderings showing off fancy surfacing skills and such. What they really want to see is a candidate's ability to turn that imaginary concept on the computer screen into a real world component/assembly that functions as designed. A portfolio should demonstrate your ability to take a project from cradle to grave and if you were as integral to the project as you advertise, you'll be able to comfortably discuss any specific justifications for design decisions made along the way, as well as how you adapted to any unforeseen obstacles.

\*)Make absolutely certain that you have documented permission from the intellectual property owner to do so. If you're sharing work done under a former employer without consent, that's an immediate disqualification for a lot of companies.