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Job openings continued to trend downward in December, falling to 6.5 million. Hiring activity held steady, with employers making 5.3 million hires during the month. Voluntary quits remained stable at 3.2 million.

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Job postings across all role levels dipped in Q4 2024. Senior-level roles continue to lead in posting volume, but entry-level postings showed the strongest momentum through most of the year, suggesting companies are still hiring and developing new talent.

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