Today, SimplyHired.com released its October employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends.
Nationwide job openings increased for the third consecutive month, up slightly by 0.7% month-over-month and 9.0% year-over-year. Openings were previously up 4.5% month-over-month and 16.5% year-over-year.
Thirty-two of 50 metros saw increased hiring this month compared to last, and 43 of 50 posted year-over-year increases. Washington, DC remained the least competitive metro area with a 1:1 job competition ratio, and Miami & Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas both saw an 8:1 ratio, the highest posted.
Fourteen of 18 industries had increases in job openings in September, up slightly from August. The industries posting decreases include: education (-5.9%), financial services (-2.2%), hospitality (-1.1%) and technology (-1.9%).
For more information, read the full October report.
Posted at 05:30 AM in Employment Reports | Permalink | Digg This | Comments SimplyHired.com Releases October Employment OutlookToday, SimplyHired.com released its October employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends.
Nationwide job openings increased for the third consecutive month, up slightly by 0.7% month-over-month and 9.0% year-over-year. Openings were previously up 4.5% month-over-month and 16.5% year-over-year.
Thirty-two of 50 metros saw increased hiring this month compared to last, and 43 of 50 posted year-over-year increases. Washington, DC remained the least competitive metro area with a 1:1 job competition ratio, and Miami & Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas both saw an 8:1 ratio, the highest posted.
Fourteen of 18 industries had increases in job openings in September, up slightly from August. The industries posting decreases include: education (-5.9%), financial services (-2.2%), hospitality (-1.1%) and technology (-1.9%).
For more information, read the full October report.
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