The UK Forestry Jobs Newsletter shares the best curated forestry jobs in the UK, from tree planting to director level.
Here’s the problem: too many people have no idea how to write a job application. So they wing it. Think AI written or copy-and-paste slop that is both boring to read and undersells them to potential employers. So how can you make sure your application is well written and stands out?
What makes a good job application?
One of the biggest differences between a good application and a great one is simple: it feels written for the role, not just sent to every vacancy. Potential employers can spot a ‘copy and paste job’ quickly. A thoughtful and well written CV and covering letter show that you’ve actually read the job description and understand what they’re looking for.
A good way to do this is to match your experience directly to the key points in the advert or job description. Use the same language where it genuinely fits, give short examples that prove you can do the work (don’t just say you can do the job - show don’t tell), and focus on the skills that matter most for that job rather than listing everything you’ve ever done.
Know how to do something? Give an example.
Don’t just say:
“I know how to use GIS mapping software”
Instead go with something like:
“In my previous role, I was the project lead for re-mapping all of the forests under our management using Pro-Mapping software.”
Yes that takes more time, but it makes your application stand out from the others. A little bit of tailoring can turn an application from “fine” into something that feels like you spent time on it and actually want the job.
Happy job hunting!
Jack
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Jobs Spotlight
In this section we highlight our favourite opportunities each week.
What?: Forestry fencer/Labourer
Who?: Taiga Upland
Where?: Pitlochry, Scotland
How Much?: £Competitive + Benefits
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What?: Senior Forestry Consultant
Who?: Savills
Where?: North of England
How Much?: £Competitive + Benefits
Forestry Fact Corner…
🌲 Did you know that the tallest tree in the UK is a Douglas fir, estimated to be around 67 metres tall - that’s the same as 22 African elephants trunk to tail! 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘