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Recruitment activity picks up moderately in October 2009
After a strong start to the autumn hiring season, recruitment activity slid slightly in September.
The August Index shows renewed hiring interest on the part of employers, to the tune of a 7 point rise in the MEI.
The July Index reflects the typical slowdown in recruitment for this time of year.
The June Index shows a slight decline in a range of industries, occupations and regions.
Total nonfarm employment fell by 190,000 jobs between September and October 2009.
The May Index shows a slight decline in a range of industries, occupations and regions.
The Index registered gains across a wide range of industries, occupations, and regions in April.
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The Index registered broad-based declines in March for the majority of industries, occupations, and locations.
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The October 2009 unemployment rate was 10.2 percent.