Jed Kolko Profile picture
U/S Econ Affairs @commercegov. Previously @indeed and @trulia. Seeking great dumplings in DC. Personal account. Contact https://t.co/fPpgENMwRd.

Jun 22, 2021, 6 tweets

Job postings on @indeed 30.5% above pre-pandemic baseline, as of Fri 6/18.

Postings still rising, but only half as much in May & June as in March & April.

Implied JOLTS job openings now, based on recent Indeed postings growth: 9.8m

hiringlab.org/2021/06/22/job…

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HR job postings up sharply as employers across most sectors are eager to hire.

Earlier in pandemic, HR postings lagged as hiring plunged. Now HR postings (+52.5%) are further above baseline than postings overall (+30.5%).

hiringlab.org/2021/06/22/job…

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Goods-related sectors -- warehouse, manufacturing, and construction -- have the most job postings relative to pre-pandemic baseline.

A new milestone: hospitality & tourism postings are finally back up to the pre-pandemic baseline.

hiringlab.org/2021/06/22/job…

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Job postings in in-person sectors -- where a low share of jobs can be done remotely -- are up most.

hiringlab.org/2021/06/22/job…

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Hard-hit big coastal metros are recovering. Job postings are now comfortably above pre-pandemic baseline in all large metros. Honolulu is finally getting a long-needed rebound.

hiringlab.org/2021/06/22/job…

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Search activity remains below national trend in twelve states that prematurely opted out of enhanced federal UI benefits on June 12 or 19.

Overall, relative search activity in states _not_ opting out early is only slightly below national trend.

hiringlab.org/2021/06/22/job…

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