Beating expectations, the US added 151,000 jobs in October, for the first time since May. Analysts had projected only a 60,000 gain. It wasn’t enough to nudge the unemployment rate, however, which held at 9.6%.

Education and health services lead the gain, followed by temp work and retail. So if you’re looking for a gig, check out those sectors for possible job opportunities. Also, I hear the tri-corner hat industry is booming.

U.S. Added Jobs Last Month for First Time Since May [NYT]

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