Job Market Trends

30 August, 2024

In the past five months, the most-clicked jobs on the FireUp job board have been in Operations, Marketing & Communications, Administration, and Information Technology (IT) roles.

Of the 1,723 clicks on jobs and 240+ applications submitted through FireUp to date, Operations roles have been most interesting to applicants. In addition to wildland fire management positions, operational roles increasingly include prescribed fire and fuel mitigation positions across employer types.

Specialized and technical roles such as Software Engineering, Sales & Business Development, Data Analytics, and Carbon Science are also seeing notable interest from job seekers. This trend also points to the availability of transferrable skills from adjacent industries, including climate tech at large.

Mission-driven organizations and roles that focus on conservation, environmental management, stewardship, fire response, and public safety tend to see most interest from applicants.

Overall, state and federal agencies are still most attractive to job seekers, reflecting a high demand for stability, benefits, and roles with impact at scale.

However, non-profits and private companies, including FireTech startups, are fast gaining traction with job seekers, particularly for innovation-driven roles and mission-focused work. 

Jobs on the FireUp platform tend to stay open for an average of 27 days, highlighting the importance of streamlining hiring processes to attract and secure top candidates who are actively looking.

Remote Positions remain highly attractive to job seekers due to flexibility, so remote work options may attract a wider talent pool.

Understanding these trends can help both employers and job seekers make informed decisions and optimize their strategies for success in the fire and forestry industry.

As we continue to refine our platform, we're committed to providing valuable data and insights to help both job seekers and employers succeed.

Read key takeaways for job seekers and employers in this blog post and feel free to reach out with questions and ideas at hello@fire-up.net

📊 Takeaways for Job Seekers:

• Align Your Application with Top Employers: Tailor your resume and cover letter to match job descriptions. Highlight relevant and transferrable skills, such as any specific experience related to the role, to stand out from the competition.

• Expand Your Network and Opportunities: Join FireUp’s talent network to connect with recruiters, stay updated on new job postings, receive personalized support, and gain valuable insights into industry trends and employer expectations. Join FireUp’s talent network!

• Coming soon:  FireUp’s Resume Template Builder and Parser, to make it easy for job seekers to apply for a range of jobs on FireUp!

📊 Takeaways for Employers 

• Optimize your digital presence: Claim your admin dashboard on FireUp to create an engaging and up-to-date presence. This can significantly increase profile views and job clicks, attracting more job seekers. Clearly communicate your mission, values, and unique benefits to attract top talent. Contact us if you’d like your jobs featured on the job board and socials!

• Highlight how you nurture transferrable and specialized skills: There is growing interest for non-traditional positions in fire and forestry. Attract candidates by clearly stating how your organization nurtures learning, training, and career mobility for talent with specialized and transferrable skills.

• Coming soon: FireUp’s Job Description Templates, to make it easy for employers to customize and post jobs!

The FireUp jobs board fully automates free job postings from 10 distinct employer types, including a range of public agencies, non-profits, and private industry.

Join the FireUp employer network here. Email us (hello@fire-up.net) if you’re looking for help with building a talent pool!