{mosgoogle}The number of U.S. online job ads grew in January, driven in part by information technology and legal work but also by rising demand for security services and military personnel, according to online job advertiser Monster.

Monster's employment index climbed to 151 in January, the highest in its history. That was up from 145 in December but not too far above November's reading of 149.

"Sharply increased demand for white-collar workers in business and financial, IT, legal and office and administrative support helped drive the index higher during January," the report said.

"Online demand for protective service (security and law enforcement) and military-specific (including aerospace and defense) occupations rose to new all-time highs," Monster added.

Source: News.com