JOLTS job openings 5.37M vs. 5.58M est.

The prior month was revised lower to 5.668M vs 5.753M.

The prior month was revised lower to 5.668M vs 5.753M..  A year ago the job openings were lower at 4.925M

Hiring totaled 5.078M in August vs 5.065M in July.  A year ago the hirings were 4.792M.

Other details:

• Separations rose to 4.846M. 
• Quitters rose to 2.741 vs 2.737 last month. A year ago they stood at 2.516M

It is thought the higher the number of quitters is an indication of a better job market as workers are confident in finding or getting another job elsewhere.