Learning on the job
Learning on the job
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Hey guys,
Currently I have a Solidworks Associate level worth of cad practice but I would like to become an expert with parametric tools, Solidworks especially. Do companies usually support learning on the job or do most of them expect you to have knowledge coming in?
Currently I have a Solidworks Associate level worth of cad practice but I would like to become an expert with parametric tools, Solidworks especially. Do companies usually support learning on the job or do most of them expect you to have knowledge coming in?






RE: Learning on the job
On the other hand, if it's a very specific role, like drafting or modeling that you'll be doing then I think you will need to show your worth very quickly regarding SolidWorks.
Certified SolidWorks Professional
RE: Learning on the job
I continued learning it on my own time (lunch, breaks, after hours, etc).
So, you can learn on the job if your employer does not allow it or have $$, do it on your own time.
Chris
SolidWorks 10 SP5.0
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RE: Learning on the job
RE: Learning on the job
RE: Learning on the job
We're trying to hire a Solidworks experienced CAD person right now, and we absolutely can't afford to have someone learning on the job. We need someone that can hit the ground running.
I'd say it's all about the particular job. If you have other skills playing a significant part in your hiring, you may be given some time to learn on the job. I spent much time learning on my own, though.
RE: Learning on the job
RE: Learning on the job
Cheers,
Ralph Wright, CSWP
SolidWorks 2011 x64, SP4.0
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RE: Learning on the job
This was a great help at work.
As most of the pros know, the student edition turns into a pumpkin after a year or two, but by then you should not need it anymore.
B.E.
The good engineer does not need to memorize every formula; he just needs to know where he can find them when he needs them. Old professor