Kentucky ForestryWorks® Job Board
Blog Post
May 16, 2025
From filtering through unqualified applicants and competing with hundreds of other industries for a candidate’s attention, finding skilled talent in the forestry and forest products manufacturing industry can be challenging.
The ForestryWorks® Job Board addresses these issues by offering an exclusive platform designed specifically for the forest industry, making it easier to connect with qualified candidates and streamlining your hiring process.
If you're already using job boards but haven’t explored ForestryWorks®, or if you're considering implementing job boards in your hiring strategy, here’s what sets Kentucky ForestryWorks® apart:
Easy-to-Use Platform
ForestryWorks® simplifies job posting by offering:
- Direct access by company admins to post and edit job listings
- Multi-state access for companies hiring for multiple facilities
- Pre-built job application template for companies with no website or formal application process
- Capability to link to a company’s existing job board or application
- Continuous improvement based on company feedback
Industry Focused Job Board
An industry-focused job board reduces visible competition for applicants’ attention during the job searching process. Additionally, ForestryWorks increases job awareness through Careers Profiles which allow job seekers to learn more about careers on the job board before applying. This helps further educate applicants about the environment and requirements of a job to reduce the dreaded one-day turnover after an extensive hiring process.
Eighty-six percent of employers using niche job boards state that they receive higher-quality candidates than those using general platforms (Source: Brazen Careerist Survey). Additionally, specialized job boards lead to a thirty percent increase in qualified applicants and sixty-seven percent faster time-to-hire (Source: Talent Board & iHire Reports).
Targeted Marketing Drives Job Board Success
Not only does the ForestryWorks job board provide specialized focus and offer insight to applicants about the industry, Kentucky ForestryWorks® also utilizes paid digital and social media marketing to drive quality traffic to the job board. By targeting potential candidates based on interests, skill sets and training that work for the forest industry, Kentucky ForestryWorks is generating exposure and increasing the number of applicants to open positions.
These advertising efforts are paid for by the Kentucky Forest Industries Association Foundation. There is NO COST for the employer or applicant to utilize these services.