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Führungskräfte: Nach diesen Profilen suchen deutsche Waffenhersteller

Die Lage auf dem Arbeitsmarkt ist angespannt – eine Ausnahme ist die Rüstungsindustrie. Welche Chancen sich für Führungskräfte bieten, zeigt eine Umfrage des Handelsblatts.

Führungskräfte: Nach diesen Profilen suchen deutsche Waffenhersteller

German weapons manufacturers are bucking the national trend of job losses, actively hiring new personnel and seeking qualified managers. The Institute for Employment Research reports that approximately 15,000 positions are being eliminated each month across industry. This decline has impacted a significant number of managers, with their numbers increasing by 14 percent across all sectors in the past year, according to exclusive data analyzed by the German Federal Employment Agency for the Handelsblatt.

However, the arms industry remains distinct from this downward trajectory. While other sectors reduce staff, German defense manufacturers continue to expand their workforce and are actively recruiting new management personnel. Based on information from the Handelsblatt and a survey conducted among several German arms companies, there is a high demand for specific managerial profiles.

These profiles include those in various departments within companies such as Rheinmetall and Hensoldt. The article explores the benefits of taking on a leadership role within the arms industry and highlights the potential benefits for career changers seeking opportunities in this sector.

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