Autocad Jobs?

Why are autocad jobs so hard to find in Sarasota area? It seems no one wants older mature stable autocad drafting person. I have 2 years in autocad, over 10 years on board drafting. Seems everyone wants 5-10 years and 2 degrees! They also keep running same ad months on end when they could have hired someone of lower and had them up to speed by now?

TRUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a technical certificate in architectural drafting, and i have over 6 years of cadd and experience in Design and estimating and I can't get a job in the field anymore... Laid off at pass 2 jobs related to cadd.... Now i work for the post office and i'd rather not...

Agree ... after 18 years with a Civil Engineering firm here in the Ft. Myers area, I was layed off ... told "there just isn't any work out there for us to keep you" ... I've got over 20 years experience in the Land Development / Planning / Zoning fields doing multi-family residential and mixed use commercial projects, and have sent my resume out to every firm out there I can find. Less than 5 have even shown the class to respond to me, even if just to say sorry. And the County position that I applied for has been the most aggravating of all ... it's been three weeks, and I'm still waiting to hear something. It's very depressing to be my age (52 yrs. old), with a family to support, and no prospects !!!

Is it like this all over in Florida? I'm an Autocad tech (almost have the degree) and work for a furniture design maunfacturer here in Fort Worth. However, I will probably relocate to South Florida to be closer to family. I am just wondering how hard it is to find a CAD job (w/ SolidWorks exp.). It sounds like it might be an issue.

If you're looking at one of the major metropolitan areas (i.e. Tampa, Orlando, Miami), then you may fair better ... if not, good luck !!

I'm 52 years old, with over 25 years experience, and had been with my previous employer for almost 18 years, until January 16th ... when the dominoes started to fall here in SW Florida (Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Pt. Charlotte), it grabbed a lot of us. Now, two months later, I'm still trying to get back in to the workforce. It's extremely difficult here, and very depressing.

Good Luck.

Thanks a bunch. I was considering Sarasota/Bradenton Beach area, but may stick closer to the Fort Myers area. From the looks of it on the job boards though, Miami area might be a better choice. Since I have experince with both conveyor systems design and furniture design (with a little architectural in school), I'm hoping it's not going to be too terribly challenging. Nevertheless, I'll move there soon...it's much more desirable than Fort Worth/Dallas. Thanks again!

Ray B in Fort Myers, Florida said: If you're looking at one of the major metropolitan areas (i.e. Tampa, Orlando, Miami), then you may fair better ... if not, good luck !!

I'm 52 years old, with over 25 years experience, and had been with my previous employer for almost 18 years, until January 16th ... when the dominoes started to fall here in SW Florida (Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Pt. Charlotte), it grabbed a lot of us. Now, two months later, I'm still trying to get back in to the workforce. It's extremely difficult here, and very depressing.

Good Luck.

i am 49 and have over 26 years of civil and architectural experience and am out of work. not only are there no cad jobs in thsi field available, but i can't even get a job in the restaurant industry. it's either age or no experience.

I had an interview in Pt. Charlotte on Monday for a CAD position ... they're supposed to let me know either this afternoon or Wednesday ... the drive will be about 35 - 40 miles one way, buy hey, it's a job !!!

Really hoping this comes through.

It seems that over the past two months, with all the resumes and e-mail inquiries I've sent out, it's always been the same thing ... We've got a hiring freeze right now, we're gathering resumes so that when things open up, we'll have a good database of potential candidates for positions.

I don't want to be a part of somebody's database ... I want to earn a living !!!

Ray B in Fort Myers, Florida said: I had an interview in Pt. Charlotte on Monday for a CAD position ... they're supposed to let me know either this afternoon or Wednesday ... the drive will be about 35 - 40 miles one way, buy hey, it's a job !!!

Really hoping this comes through.

It seems that over the past two months, with all the resumes and e-mail inquiries I've sent out, it's always been the same thing ... We've got a hiring freeze right now, we're gathering resumes so that when things open up, we'll have a good database of potential candidates for positions.

I don't want to be a part of somebody's database ... I want to earn a living !!!

Ray B...........I think I may know you. Ever work in Cape Coral? Ever coach little league?

Yes ... and Yes !!

And You ??

Ray B in Fort Myers, Florida said: Yes ... and Yes !!

And You ??

I worked right behind the cubicle wall from you on Cape Coral Parkway. I never go by the name Debby.....is this a clue?

Did you work at Avalon ??

You must be the lovely and gracious Debra !!
Husband Bruce (?)
Good friends with Mike P., if I'm correct.

Good to hear from you.

Ray B in Fort Myers, Florida said: Did you work at Avalon ??

You must be the lovely and gracious Debra !!
Husband Bruce (?)
Good friends with Mike P., if I'm correct.

Good to hear from you.

You got it! :) I am divorced now and living in Ft. Myers for over 5 years. Went on my own and did great. Then.....dum dee dum dum dum! So good to hear from you! Jordan must be in college now! LOL!

You might want to send your resume (if you haven't already) to the following ... they're a design firm in Naples.

Laurie@WeberDesignGroup.com

Take Care, and best wishes!!

Ray B in Fort Myers, Florida said: You might want to send your resume (if you haven't already) to the following ... they're a design firm in Naples.

Laurie@WeberDesignGroup.com

Take Care, and best wishes!!

Thanks Ray! I can give it a shot. I applied for a position at a large roofing company here in the area a couple of weeks ago. The supervisor called me and said they were interested and would like to set up an interview. That was a week ago. The position was exactly all cad, sounded to me more on the lines of paper pushing with cad knowlege. Here's my junk e-mail acct. as follows: debratalk@yahoo.com Write to me here and I will give you my working e-mail address for more info. about possible leads for you. :) Would love to hear from you.