
It's important to note that with today's release (and revisions), the private non-farm payroll level has risen to the highest level seen in over six years and finally climbed higher then the level seen before the start of the Great Recession.
Net private sector jobs increased 0.17% since last month climbing 1.99% above the level seen a year ago and climbing 0.36% above the peak level of employment seen in December 2007 prior to the Great Recession.