Job openings rates, selected industries, October 2006 and October 2007 Percent Oct. 2006 Oct. 2007 Natural resources and mining 2.0 1.4 Federal government 1.1 1.7 Durable goods manufacturing 2.5 1.9 Retail trade 3.1 2.5 Information 4.8 2.7 Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4.1 2.8 Wholesale trade 2.1 2.9 Health care and social assistance 4.3 3.9 Accommodation and food services 3.7 4.6