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title: Ratio of job seekers to open positions at four-year low
description: In June, there were three job seekers for every open position in the U.S., according to Reuters.
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# [Ratio of job seekers to open positions at four-year low](https://blog.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/ies-blog-nb-24/blog/ratio-of-job-seekers-to-open-positions-at-four-year-low)

 Written by [Innovative Employee Solutions](https://blog.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/ies-blog-nb-24/author/innovativeemployeesolutions) | Aug 6, 2013 5:01:26 PM

In June, there were three job seekers for every open position in the U.S., according to Reuters. This is the lowest the ratio has been in more than four years, and is a strong positive sign for the labor market and the economy in general. Such a low ratio indicates wages may well rise, as employers have less leverage in that area when there are fewer unemployed people seeking jobs.

In a less competitive job market, employees have greater choice in where they would like to pursue a position. Many continue to choose to be [temporary workers](http://innovativeemployeesolutions.com/wp/temporary-workers/) for a variety of reasons. Some prefer a part-time schedule, which is to their benefit as many of the jobs added last month had fewer than 35 hours a week. Others enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with temporary work.

According to The Associated Press, fewer jobs are being created in the professional sector than in other, lower-paying industries. For this reason, many workers in professional fields are finding a new career as [contract workers](http://innovativeemployeesolutions.com/wp/contract-workers/). Particularly as the ACA continues to loom large in the minds of company executives, despite the delay in part of its provisions, this can be a profitable choice for highly educated workers in any field. The chances of finding work may be much higher for someone who explicitly seeks a limited engagement.

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