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Even in challenging labor markets, there are bright spots. In the coming months, Get Hired will highlight industries and roles that remain in-demand.

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, to challenge outdated perceptions about manufacturing careers. Barbara explains how the “fourth industrial revolution” — driven by AI, automation, and digitalization — is transforming factories from the gloomy, repetitive workplaces of the past into high-tech environments where creativity and problem-solving are key factors for success. With 500,000 open manufacturing jobs nationwide, Barbara makes the case for why this sector offers unexpected opportunities for career growth.

Key Topics:

How AI and automation are creating today’s “infinite” industrial revolution

How new technologies have transformed manufacturing careers

The industry’s perception problem and why there are 500,000 open manufacturing jobs

Why curiosity and initiative are the only two skills that matter for the future

How apprenticeships and community colleges are creating new pathways to success

Practical advice for breaking into manufacturing, even with zero experience

Links & Resources:

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Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here