RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – The latest edition of the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report shows a third consecutive drop in the total number of local job listings—to the lowest total number of postings for 2023 and the skimpiest total since a revamped Jobs Report launched one year ago.
Just last week North Carolina reported a drop in the state’s jobless rate with data indicating strong demand for workers.
“The February labor market report for North Carolina showed good job growth, but much less that the very robust growth in the January report,” N.C. State economist Dr. Mike Walden tells WRAL TechWire. “All the major indicators were upbeat, including gains in households working, gains in households actively in the labor force, gains in jobs at businesses, and a drop in the statewide unemployment rate.”
However, tech hiring is slowing even as the 50 top tech firms tracked in TechWire’s weekly report continues to indicate plenty of demand.
Last week, WRAL TechWire reported data that could explain the downward trend in a positive way—the resignation rate for the state in the last 112 months is just 3.12%, according to data from Wallet Hub.
Check out the latest numbers:
The numbers do not account for duplications in postings.
OTHER RESOURCES TO FIND TRIANGLE JOB POSTINGS
Below, we’ve gathered the latest upcoming job fairs, student-centric resources, and a list of Twitter accounts that track local job openings. If you’re a student looking for an internship or entry-level position at a local company or organization, your university has resources to help you get started. Quick links below:
- Duke University: Career Hub
- Durham Technical Community College: College Central Network
- NC Central University: Career and Professional Development Center
- NC State University: Centennial Campus Job Board, Career Development Center and Jobs at NCSU
- UNC Chapel Hill: University Career Services and Careers at Carolina
- Wake Technical Community College: College Central Network and Career and Employment Resources
For Johnston County job seekers: The recently launched JoCo Careers website helps job seekers find companies hiring in Johnston County. (More TechWire coverage here.)
LOOK FOR TRIANGLE JOB POSTINGS ON THESE TWITTER ACCOUNTS
Here are some locally run Twitter accounts that regularly share job openings in the Triangle:
