U.S. tech hiring and job postings rose in October
AI · First reported 6 Nov, 20:52 · Updated 21:19
CompTIA data showed employers added more than 26,000 IT jobs in October, while tech unemployment fell and job postings increased year over year. The report also pointed to demand for AI-related and other specialized technology skills, alongside a shortage of workers with those skills.
- Employers across the economy added more than 26,000 IT jobs in October, and unemployment among tech professionals fell to 2.8%.
- Active tech job postings reached 629,876, an 18.5% year-over-year increase.
- The report described demand for AI, cybersecurity, data and other technology skills, while a cited industry expert said those skills remain scarce.
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- IT jobs added in October
- More than 26,000
- Tech unemployment
- 2.8%
- Active tech job postings
- 629,876; up 18.5% year over year
- Tech roles linked to AI skills
- More than 73%
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