Job Openings Hit Record High: Here Are Thousands Of Them

A new report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics brought good news for job seekers: Job openings are in the millions.

The number of job openings hit 5.8 million on the last day of July, the most for one month since December 2000, when the bureau began tracking employment opportunities.

The previous high was 5.4 million, in May 2015.

The Northeast region had the biggest gain in job openings, with the South coming in second out of the four U.S. regions that the bureau tracks. The West was third with the Midwest last, though all four had an increase in openings.

You can find plenty of these openings on the Patch jobs board, where employers post thousands of jobs every day.

Here are some examples:

• Food Service Worker: “Great opportunity for parent of school age children or retiree! Opportunities for growth in Food Service industry.”

• Team Member, Whole Foods: “Want to work side by side with a fun, friendly and diverse bunch of Team Members and leadership, in an exciting and fast-paced setting?”

• Sr. Director, Program Management: “This is a full-time/direct hire role and offers a competitive total compensation package for qualified candidates.”

• Maintenance Tech: “Good hourly rate ($17-19) per hour - depending upon prior applicable experience. Good benefits and time off.”

• Plasterers and Laborers: “Immediate positions for laborers, experienced or will train.”

How to Find More

Follow these simple steps:

• Click on the PATCH JOBS BOARD link here, or at the top of your local Patch page.

• Type in a keyword that fits what kind of job you’re looking for.

• Use the “more filters” button to narrow your search by education, job type and company.

Want to post a job opening of your own? Click here

• Not looking for a job? Share the Patch “Job Hunt Report” with a friend who is.