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Forest City, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (51% open 30+ days)

Forest City, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Forest City, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 41 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

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 City, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Forest City, NC.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate9
  • Food Service2
  • Warehouse / Stocker2
  • Crew / Cashier1
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Consumer Goods3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified32 · 78%
  • Part-time9 · 22%

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