US online job ads rose by 170,200 in November to a total of more than 5.2 million, according to The Conference Board’s report on online jobs ads released today. The increase follows a gain of only 11,700 job ads in October.

“November labor demand shows renewed strength, helping to boost a slow-growth second half of the year,” said Gad Levanon, director of macroeconomics and labor markets at The Conference Board. “Gains were widespread across states and MSAs with continued positive trend growth across much of the U.S.”

The professional occupational category saw strong gains in management, business and finance, and computer with a loss in healthcare. The services/production category saw gains in office/admin, food and transportation with a small drop in sales.