Figure 2. Annual job openings, total nonfarm, not seasonally adjusted, 2007–15 (in thousands)
Year Job openings

2007

 53,856

2008

 43,965

2009

 29,381

2010

 34,096

2011

 38,818

2012

 43,895

2013

 46,854

2014

 54,781

2015

 63,755

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.