<H3>• U.S. Job Openings and Hires – September 2013</H3>

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There were 3.95 million job openings in September, little changed from August. The number of job openings decreased in arts, entertainment, and recreation and was little changed in all remaining industries and in all four regions. The number of job openings (NSA) increased over the year for total nonfarm and total private, and was little changed in government. Over the year, the number of job openings increased in several industries but decreased in nondurable goods manufacturing and federal government. The Midwest region experienced an increase in job openings over the 12 months ending in September. See the complete report at this link: USDOL-BLS

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