SoloPoint Insights
perspectives, news and thought leadership from our engineering recruting experts
2025 Mid-Year Job Market Review for Engineers
KEY POINTS: U.S. unemployment remains stable at 4.2%, showing resilience despite economic uncertainty. In April 2025, the U.S. added 177,000 jobs—above the 133,000 forecast—while May
2025’s First-Half Manufacturing Snapshot
KEY POINTS: Manufacturers Hit Pause: Economic uncertainty and tariff pressures are prompting companies—especially in California and Wisconsin—to delay hiring, cancel investments, and reassess expansion plans.
Manufacturing Jobs Coming Back to the U.S.?
KEY POINTS: U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence: Manufacturing operations expected to increase 7% onshore, with 449,000 open positions in 2025 High-Demand Technical Roles: Advanced Equipment Technicians, Precision
Reshoring’s Ripple Effect
KEY POINTS Major U.S. Manufacturing Investment Wave: IBM ($150B), TSMC ($165B), Apple ($500B) leading massive reshoring initiatives Supply Chain Ripple Effect: OEM investments triggering cascading
Spring Clean Your Professional Profile
KEY POINTS:Â Regularly refresh your professional brand (LinkedIn, resume, online presence) to stay competitive. Focus on updating key areas like achievements and skills to highlight
Hiring Opportunities… Zig when others Zag
KEY POINTS: Reduced Hiring Competition: With the ISM Employment Index down 2.9%, fewer companies are hiring, easing the hunt for top talent. Stronger Negotiation Position