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There were 5.0 million job openings in December 2014, the highest level since January 2001. There were 5.1 million hires and 4.9 million separations during December 2014.
Job openings in selected industries, December 2013 and December 2014, seasonally adjusted
Industry
Dec 2013
Dec 2014
Total
3,914,000
5,028,000
Private
3,552,000
4,510,000
Professional and business services
680,000
1,028,000
Trade, transportation, and utilities
763,000
892,000
Health care and social assistance
552,000
832,000
Leisure and hospitality
524,000
646,000
Government
361,000
518,000
Manufacturing
288,000
306,000
Construction
124,000
147,000
The number of job openings increased over the 12 months ending in December 2014 for total nonfarm, total private, and government. Job openings increased over the year for many industries, including professional and business services and health care and social assistance. The number of openings increased over the year in all four regions.
United States Department of Labor
