Job growth totaled 303,000 in March, better than expected, and unemployment was 3.8% By: CNBC.com News April 05, 2024 at 08:34 AM EDT Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 200,000 in March and the unemployment rate was forecast to decrease to 3.8%. Read More >> Related Stocks: 51job, Inc. - American Depositary Shares, each representing two common shares