Jobs in Forest, VA
26 active postings tracked in Forest, VA.
52
/ 100
Cooling
Forest, VA Job Market Score
Driven by
- Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 4 added vs 0 removed)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
Forest, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Forest, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 26 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 54% of postings in Forest, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 4 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 106 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 0% of postings list a salary range (0 of 26).
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Domino's Pizza, and Kroger.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Forest, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Forest, VA.
- 26Active postings
- 4Posted this week
- 14Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 0%List salary0 of 26
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 106dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Retail Associate6
- Delivery Driver2
- Engineering1
- Crew / Cashier1
- Restaurant Manager / GM1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
- Pharmacists1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail18
- Food Service / Restaurants10
- Manufacturing2
- Technology1
Employment mix
- Unspecified26 · 100%