Recruitment in the age of automation: important qualifications that employers should look out for.

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New technologies, optimized manufacturing processes and digital networking are constantly placing new demands on the rapidly evolving automation industry. Automation will change the skill requirements of the human workforce and bring benefits in terms of higher productivity, GDP growth and improved business performance.

It is therefore crucial to find skilled workers who are flexible and can adapt quickly to new circumstances. The ability to constantly upskill and keep pace with technological innovations is crucial. Employers should take care to find applicants who are not only adaptable but also willing to learn.

They are looking for people who are interested in manufacturing and everything to do with it. Anyone who is fascinated by the videos on the YouTube channel “How It's Made”, for example, already has the right basic curiosity.

It's about optimizing real production processes. It is no longer enough to be satisfied with what already exists, but to actively look for opportunities for improvement.

Candidates who can think in terms of mechanical and electrical systems are ideal. Those who understand the interplay between software and hardware can work efficiently and effectively in teams and help shape innovative solutions. The increasing use of robotics alone requires broad technical knowledge and a willingness to constantly develop further.

Ability to cooperate and professionalism

The automation sector is a manageable industry in which you have to deal with the same companies and partners again and again. If you want to be successful here, you should value reliability and a resilient network and always work constructively with customers, competitors and colleagues. Specialists with technical know-how and social skills are indispensable for long-term success and the development of strong networks.

In order to retain this talent, it is important not only to recruit suitable candidates, but also to invest in their further development. Training courses and workshops are useful measures for teaching employees new skills and retaining them in the company in the long term.

Automation - the future of industry

Automation will have a decisive impact on the future of industry. Together with AI and space travel, it will significantly change the world in the coming decades. Companies should therefore specifically look for talents who think long-term and are open to technological trends. Candidates should not only understand current processes, but also have a vision of what automation could look like in the future.

"This article was written in collaboration with Avomind, a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics talent globally. Avomind provides clients with unrestricted access to their network and offers tailored recruitment solutions, embedded hiring, and talent branding services. Speed is a core value, with initial project input delivered within 24 hours. Additionally, 75% of hired candidates come from the first week's batch of candidates presented for a project. Explore more about Avomind here.”