Data for this analysis has been extracted using Lightcast™ tool (formerly known as EMSI/Burning Glass tool) that collects information from over 35,000 web sources, including job boards, newspapers, and large and small employer websites. Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) uses this data to compile and publish reports for the state and labor market regions. While this analysis presents a broad picture of hiring activity and serves as a measure of labor demand, it does not capture openings that are filled through other networks.