Job openings decreased in accommodation and food services (-111,000) and information (-28,000). The number of job openings was little changed in all four regions. The number of hires was little changed at 5.3 million in September. The hires rate was 3.6 percent. The number of hires was little changed for total private and for government. The number of hires was little changed in all industries and regions.
U.S. Job Openings at 6.1 million
On the last business day of September, there were 6.1 million job openings, little changed from August. Job openings have been at or near record high levels since June. The job openings rate was 4.0 percent in September. The number of job openings was little changed for total private and for government. Job openings increased in professional and business services (+156,000), other services (+52,000), state and local government education (+36,000), and federal government (+15,000).
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