SoloPoint Insights
perspectives, news and thought leadership from our engineering recruting experts
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: 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
Engineer Your Edge in a Competitive Job Market
Key Points: Tougher Job Market: Engineering job openings are down, despite tech growth. Boost Your Presence: To stand out in a saturated job market, it’s
Resilient Workforce: Stability Amid Economic Uncertainty
Key Points: Tech sector strength continues with 49 states seeing increased job postings and over 476,000 active tech positions in January 2025. Manufacturing job openings