The number of people quitting their jobs in August also rose, which could be a good sign for the economy.
Category: JOLTS
Labor Demand Gets Softer
Job openings were down in April and the number of unemployed for every job opening rose, a Labor Department survey reports.
Four Workers for Every Job Opening
The job market still isn’t good, but at least it’s on its way back.
Job Openings on the Rise
The number of job openings rose at their fastest pace in almost seven years in February, according to a new report from the Labor Department.
Five Jobless Workers Per Opening in September
The ratio rose slightly from August but has generally been trending downward since the recession ended in June 2009, according to a Labor Department report.
Nearly 5 Jobless Workers Per Opening in August
A look at where the job openings, hires and separations are, by sector.
Nearly 5 Jobless Workers Per Opening in July
That’s a better ratio than what the economy showed earlier this year, but it still shows persistent softness in the United States labor market.
Fewer Jobless Workers Per Opening in June
This may sound encouraging, but the improvement may primarily be because workers are giving up on looking for work.
Job Openings Ratio Little Changed in May
The number of unemployed workers in May outnumbered job openings in America by a ratio of 4.67 to 1, according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Looking for Job Openings
The number of unemployed workers per job opening barely changed from February to March, when the ratio was 5.57 jobless workers for each available position.