Job Openings Edge Down in September

Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2014 -- There were 4.7 million job openings on the last business day of September, according to the Labor Department.

That was down slightly from 4.9 million in August.

Hires (5.0 million) and separations (4.8 million) increased in September.

The job openings rate was 3.3%.