Insights & Advice from CAD Recruitment Experts

Welcome to the Solid Talent Blog — your go-to resource for everything related to CAD recruitment, SolidWorks careers, and the world of design engineering.

We share insights from industry professionals, practical job-hunting advice, and expert hiring tips for businesses building high-performing design teams.

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The Anatomy of a High-Impact Industrial Design Portfolio: What Hiring Managers Look For

Sep 42 min read

EPLAN vs. AutoCAD Electrical: Selecting the Right ECAD Tool for Your Engineering Team

Sep 42 min read

How to Build an Agile Product Design Team: Permanent Hires vs. Contractors vs. Freelancers

Sep 23 min read

Investing in Yourself: Why Continuous Learning Can Transform Your Career as a Design Engineer

Jul 154 min read

Why Is It So Difficult to Recruit Design Engineers in the UK?

Jul 143 min read

From Graduate to Great: How to Stand Out When Applying for Graduate CAD Jobs

Jun 253 min read

Why More UK Companies Are Hiring CAD Contractors in 2026

May 193 min read

Why Mechanical Design Engineer Recruitment Has Become So Difficult in the UK

May 154 min read

Why More Engineering Businesses Are Choosing Contractors Over Permanent Hires

May 144 min read

SolidWorks Contractors and Freelancers: Hire Flexible CAD Experts Fast

May 14 min read

The CAD Skills Shortage in the UK: Why Hiring Has Become So Difficult

Apr 145 min read

How the Solid Solutions Start-Up Programme Helps You Hire CAD Talent as You Scale

Apr 133 min read

Beyond the CV: The Rise of Personality Assessments in Recruitment

Apr 83 min read

The 'Career Catfishing' Phenomenon: Understanding and Mitigating No-Show New Hires

Apr 73 min read

The Skills Gap Crisis: Are We Training Designers for the Wrong Future?

Apr 65 min read

Navigating AI-Generated Applications: Ensuring Authenticity in the Hiring Process

Apr 53 min read

AI and Automation in Hiring: Friend or Foe?

Apr 43 min read

How Much Do CAD Designers Earn in the UK? 2026 Salary Insights

Apr 33 min read

The Ultimate Guide to CAD Recruitment: Hiring the Right Designers, Engineers, and Freelancers

Apr 33 min read

Why SWOOD Skills Are Critical for Furniture Design and How to Find the Right Talent

Apr 23 min read

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Because we don’t just recruit in CAD — we live and breathe it.

Our team combines years of hands-on design experience with deep recruitment expertise. That means our content is practical, relevant, and written with real industry understanding.

Whether you’re looking to hire CAD talent, find your next design engineer role, or stay ahead of industry trends, our blog gives you the insight you need.

Insights & Advice from CAD Recruitment Experts