RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK — Job openings in the Triangle hovered at low numbers this week, according to the most recent edition of the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report.
Last week, the total number of postings fell to the lowest since WRAL began tracking this data two years ago. This week, postings were up by a slight 0.7% — now to 244,918 postings total (not accounting for post duplications).
The news tracks national trends with posted open jobs climbing by 300,000 last month, according to federal data. Statewide, the North Carolina jobs market remains strong with unemployment at 3.4%.
Looking for work? 49 of 50 companies on TechWire list in Triangle are hiring
However, on the tech front the news is not good.
Hiring by technology companies continues to step back, according to CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce. CompTIA’s analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report showed that tech sector companies reduced headcount by a modest 4,725 jobs in May.
North Carolina was amongst the top 10 states for total number of tech postings, coming in at No. 8 with 8,791 postings, according to the CompTIA report, but our state still saw a decrease in May numbers compared to April by about 1,500 postings.
TOP STATES: TECH JOB POSTINGS | Source: CompTIA, Inc.
In the Triangle, this week marks only the second week that the total number of tracked postings (not accounting for post duplications) fell below 250k.
Here’s a look at the 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:
