SoloPoint Insights
perspectives, news and thought leadership from our engineering recruting experts
How AI in recruitment has evolved
Key Highlights: AI Dominates Recruiting – 82% of companies now use AI to review resumes, with many also adopting chatbots, using it for interviews and
Why AI is not fully reliable in recruiting
Key Highlights: AI Screens Out Good Candidates – Rigid algorithms reject qualified applicants over missing keywords or career gaps while missing soft skills that matter
Job Seekers Face a Tough Summer—Here’s How to Stand Out
KEY POINTS: Hiring hit its slowest pace since 2014, making the job search even tougher for new college graduates. CEO confidence is at a record
Softened Market, Stubborn Talent: The 2025 Engineering Hiring Reality
KEY POINTS: Cooling Job Market: Fewer multiple offers (44% vs 51% in 2024), longer job searches, and candidates submitting more applications (39 avg) with double
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.