Professional/Business Services – Highest Job opening Rate*

Employment in professional and business services grew by 51,000 in April. Notable employment gains were in management and technical consulting services (+11,000), and in computer systems design and related services (+8,000). Since reaching a low point in September 2009, employment in professional and business services has increased by 745,000.

Industry Employment Trends April 2011 Industry Job Postings Change vs. Prior Month Quarter Year Accounting 161,676    34% Construction 125,245    34% Education 122,857    22% Financial Services and Banking 265,874    29% Healthcare 828,669    36% Hospitality 108,223    27% Human Resources 64,126    34% Information Technology 400,192    47% Manufacturing 140,206    60% Media 49,921    36% Real Estate 27,432 -9%    Retail 416,290    21% Transportation 147,284    91% Statistical approximations are used to compute these results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unemployment Rate by State – March 2011

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Latest update:
• Employment in the private sector rose by 268,000 in April. Since reaching a low point in 
  employment in February 2010, the private sector has added 2.1 million jobs—an average 
  of 149,000 per month. 
• Employment in the private sector rose by 268,000 in April. Since reaching a low point in 
  employment in February 2010, the private sector has added 2.1 million jobs—an average 
  of 149,000 per month.