Job Openings Reach Three-Year High in September

The BLS reported today that total job openings in the U.S. reached a three-year high of 3,354,000 open positions at the end of September, the highest level of openings since August of 2008 (see chart).   Private-sector openings were just slightly below 3 million at the end of September, which was also the highest level since August 2008.  

In a related report that shows increased job availability, the Monster Employment Index for the U.S. increased by 11% in October compared to a year ago, "demonstrating improved overall online job availability compared to October 2010."