Here is an interesting article about the current state of manufacturing jobs. Well worth a few minutes to have a look at. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-us-commerce-department-report-manufacturing-jobs-provide-higher-pay-more-benefits-2012-05-09

This is an article with some good information for job seekers. Usually, the reasons that a person is not considered for a position are never made available to the candidate.  This article provide some insight. 6 Reasons Why You Didn’t Get The Job http://www.businessinsider.com/i-didnt-hire-you-for-a-reason-2012-3