Monthly Jobs Summary: October 2018
OCTOBER 2018
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS MONTHLY JOBS SUMMARY
250,000 JOBS ADDED*
3.7% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE*
2.0% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR COLLEGE GRADS */**
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS*
| Unemployment Rate | Unemployment Rate for College Grads* ** | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOV '17 | 4.1% | 2.1% | |
| DEC '17 | 4.1% | 2.1% | |
| JAN ’18 | 4.1% | 2.1% | |
| FEB ’18 | 4.1% | 2.3% | |
| MAR ’18 | 4.1% | 2.2% | |
| APR ’18 | 3.9% | 2.1% | |
| MAY ’18 | 3.8% | 2.0% | |
| JUN ’18 | 4.0% | 2.3% | |
| JUL’ 18 | 3.9% | 2.2% | |
| AUG '18 | 3.9% | 2.1% | |
| SEP’18 | 3.7% | 2.0% | |
| OCT’18 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
**College-degreed workers 25 and older
See what these results mean for job seekers and employers at roberthalf.com/blog.
WORKERS FEELING WORN OUT
74% of workers said they work while tired at least somewhat often.
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 2,800 workers
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