jobs posted on dice are not unique jobs
multiple headhunters will get the job listing and post it to multiple boards trying to find an applicant capable of landing it.
I wouldn’t trust those numbers
then again, I trust NOTHING that comes out of this govt
Many times, companies list ‘job openings’ during their request-for-proposal period to determine the skill levels that may be available. Those are not real jobs yet — only potential jobs, if the RFP gets approved.
Also, many times, a company may plan to hire from within, but will run job openings to meet state/FED reporting requirements.