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Job Openings Soar Despite Hiring Shortfall in U.S.

11/11/2025

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The U.S. labor market appears strong as job openings match number of unemployed workers, according to Jasmine Escalera, a career expert.
However, deeper analysis shows a gap between openings and hires, with over 2.2 million more openings than hires each month since early 2024.
Openings have declined from a peak of over 12 million in March 2022 to about 7.2 million in August 2025, while hires stand at 5.1 million.

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Story summary

The U.S. labor market appears strong as job openings match number of unemployed workers, according to Jasmine Escalera, a career expert.
However, deeper analysis shows a gap between openings and hires, with over 2.2 million more openings than hires each month since early 2024.
Openings have declined from a peak of over 12 million in March 2022 to about 7.2 million in August 2025, while hires stand at 5.1 million.