US companies hire at fastest pace in 7 years
Source: AP-EXCITE
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies ramped up hiring in September, and more Americans were confident enough to quit their jobs — two signs of a steadily improving economy. The number of available jobs declined but remained at a healthy level.
More than 5 million people were hired in September, the most since December 2007 when the recession began, the Labor Department said Thursday. And the number of people who quit their jobs jumped to 2.75 million from 2.5 million. That's the most in more than six years.
More quitting and hiring means that the job market is becoming more dynamic, which creates additional opportunities for the unemployed. Greater quitting is a good sign for several reasons: People are more likely to leave jobs when they have a new position lined up, usually one that is higher-paying. Workers also quit when they are more confident they can find a new job. And quits open more positions that can be filled by those out of work, or by people seeking higher pay.
"If this pickup is sustained it will add to the evidence that wage acceleration is likely in 2015," said Jeremy Schwartz, an economist at Credit Suisse.
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In this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, job seekers fill out a job applications at a job fair in Miami Lakes, Fla. The Labor Department releases job openings and labor turnover survey for September on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
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but can't find people who can pass a simple drug test. 
Welcome to DU, btw! 
... since the The Corporate "Republican" Party won big in the elections. It will be interesting to see in which states the jobs are popping up in. 
Thanks a LOT, Obama....!!!!!
