US online job ads rose in March by 102,100 to approximately 4.8 million, according to The Conference Board’s report on online job ads. The March increase follows a sharp decrease in February.

Nine of the largest 10 online occupational categories posted increases in March. Ads for sales and related jobs logged the largest increase, up by 21,200 to a total of 470,500. Transportation and material moving ads rose by 14,600 to 303,200 ads, and management ads rose by 14,400 to 426,800.

Food preparation and serving related ads posted the only decrease, down by 11,700 to 219,500 ads.