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 a few examples:

LAWN CARE HELPER -- We are looking for a full time lawn care helper in the Toms River area. We have been in business for over 30 years. Good pay and overtime. Experience helpful but not required.

Front Desk Receptionist Optometrist Office -- Dr Dennis Lyons Od Faao: Full-time front desk position for optometric office in Brick.

Sensory Panelist (Part-Time) -- Gustatec - East Brunswick: Taste Testers Wanted! To be able to participate in this sensory panel you must be: - Available Tuesday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon, age 18 or older

Server -- Bay Head Yacht Club, Bay Head: We are currently looking for servers to fill both part time and full time positions.

Before/After School Program Staff -- Community YMCA - Middletown: Are you looking to make a difference in your community through youth development? Please consider joining our team of dedicated, compassionate before and after school program professionals.

Piano Teacher - Students Ready, Full Schedule -- Middletown Music School: PIANO / VOICE TEACHER NEEDED TO START ASAP IN MIDDLETOWN MUSIC SCHOOL FULL SCHEDULE, STUDENTS BOOKED.

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