Hiring is on the Rise in Ten Major Industries

According to Indeed’s February Industry Employment Trends Report, ten of the 12 major industries tracked had more openings this February than in February 2009. Hospitality experienced a 44% increase in open jobs over last year. Retail improved by 35% and real estate had a 33% jump. Other sectors trending upward are accounting, education, financial services and banking, information technology, manufacturing, media/newspapers and transportation.

Not convinced that some companies are hiring? Here are some interesting stats on current advertised positions:

Advertised Openings

J.C. Penny – 7,214
AT&T – 4,168
JPMorgan Chase – 3,677
Comcast – 2,080
Hilton – 1,931

You can also catch the Fox Business News interview with Indeed CEO Paul Forster, here.