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How Should We Look At Jobs? A Discussion of Labor Market Data and Job Postings

In this post, we talk about the pros and cons of job-posting data, how it differs from the vast amount of labor market data available in the U.S., and how best to approach it from both a tactical and strategic perspective.

Apr. 9, 2013 | Posted by Rob Sentz

Measuring the Impact of Apple and the App Economy

A new study looks at Apple’s contribution to economic growth, and bases some of the results on job postings. We look at some of the potential issues with using job postings data this way.

Mar. 5, 2012 | Posted by Joshua Wright

Making a Key Distinction: Real-Time LMI & Traditional Labor Market Data

Real-time data gives a glimpse into current trends based primarily on recent want ads and a database of résumés. Traditional data, on the other hand, includes past trends and projections on hundreds of standardized industries and occupations, all of which have been collected for decades.

Feb. 7, 2012 | Posted by Joshua Wright

Using Jobs Postings To Gauge Demand: A New Report From Jobs For The Future

Aggregating job postings can give “broad, detailed, and timely information” on in-demand jobs and skills for any region, notes Jobs for the Future in a just-released report. But there are limitations to online job postings, and the report points those out too.

Aug. 8, 2011 | Posted by Joshua Wright