Employers should filter applicants based on their CAD keyboard shortcut usage

Some argue that employers should filter applicants based on their CAD keyboard shortcut usage, since shortcuts can drastically improve speed, efficiency, and workflow—skills that directly impact productivity in design and manufacturing environments. Proficiency with shortcuts may also signal deeper familiarity with the software and a professional level of expertise. Critics counter that while shortcuts are useful, they shouldn’t be a hiring gatekeeper; creativity, problem-solving, and overall design ability matter far more than whether someone uses hotkeys instead of menus.