Most of my grownups are actually born in-game, and by the time they grow up they will have a decent set of skills and normally also a direction for their future. I find it interesting that they come from a played family, it adds history and even a few relatives incl photos/paintings most of the time. When I creae a new adult sim in CAS I will focus more on making some facial features bold enough to be noticed when passed on to kids. It might be something as simple that mouth lowered, eyes a tad smaller, or other details. Combined with other quite normal features, they might get an interesting look without being too special. I also know base their outfits strictly on their preferred style and color etc. Oncew in game I might cheat them some basic skills, beause it would be silly having an adult sim building skills from scratch, some times I will give them skills reflecting a hobby. I rarely cheat them a better job, though, as I don't focus a lot on careers, but I might cheat them a university degree, mainly to say somehing about their personality and interests.
