The Friday Job Report
A weekly list of the latest meteorology jobs, plus advice on applying for jobs, building new skills, and learning about the companies that hire meteorologists.
The Friday Job Report - Week 17
Issued on the 24th of April 2026
I can't say it enough. Meteorology is a very unique industry, unlike most other careers. If you are going to have someone help you with your resume or cover letter, you are welcome to reach out to anyone, but I have specific experience in meteorology and can offer...
Apr 24, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 16
Issued on the 17th of April 2026
In this job report, I cover more about the resume design.
Last week, I covered the Header, the Summary, and the Work Experience.
This week, the last item on the left side of the paper for me is education.
Education
If you are just starting in your career, you w...
Apr 17, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 15
Issued 10th of April 2026
Continuing with the discussion from last week about resumes, here are some tips about modular resume design.
Header
This should clearly state your name in the largest font you use on the resume, at least twice as large as any other section titles. This is the top of my ...
Apr 10, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 14
Issued Friday, 3rd of April 2026
When you think about who is also applying for the jobs you are, what do you think they have that you do not?
I think, from my own experience, that many candidates have very similar skills coming out of college and in their first two years. So if this is where you...
Apr 03, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 13
Issued Friday, 27th of March 2026
Crafting the perfect resume is like a work of art.
You may be one of the lucky ones, and your very first resume lands you a job, and you never look back. Most meteorologists, however, will not have the same success.
Once you land an interview, you can use that ...
Mar 27, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 12
Issued on the 20th of March, 2026 -
As we move into the Spring, a time of volatility in the Northern Hemisphere, as most meteorologists know from experience, the weather models are not always that great. The NAM is notorious in the US for busting on temperatures. The GFS can go way too high. The...
Mar 20, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 11
Issued 13th of March 2026
Because I've had such a crazy career, by choice, where I have not only worked across most industries and for almost a dozen companies, but also lived in many different places, I often forget how hard it can be to make the jump from one industry to another.
During my con...
Mar 13, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 10
Issued 6th of March, 2026
As we begin to shift into the Spring, a big part of my job in agricultural commodities is understanding and sharing the risk of frost and wet or dry weather, the two things that can affect plants right at the start of the season.
A normal Spring for most types of crops ...
Mar 06, 2026
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The Friday Job Report - Week 9
Issued 27th February 2026
One thing I've realized from talking to many people over the last several months is that many meteorologists have struggled just as much as I did trying to make sense of the industry, where the jobs might be located, and how to write a resume or cover letter. Also, there...
Feb 27, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 8
Issued 20th February 2026
The theme of this week is thinking outside the box regarding your career. Think of all the ways weather can influence life on Earth. While the main industries as an operational meteorologist might be energy, aviation, marine, road transportation, sports, events, outdoor ...
Feb 24, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 7
Issued
There are a few things, as a meteorologist, that are sort of the foundation of how I manage my meteorology career. These may be the way I approach a busy work day, a challenging forecast, or just how I try to utilize on a day-to-day basis. I will be focusing on one of these each...
Feb 24, 2026
The Friday Job Report - Week 3
Issued 16
Pattern recognition is so important to learn as a meteorologist because it helps you make more confident short-range forecasts, but it is also directly related to long-range forecasts using teleconnections and analogs.
If you can read the patterns, you can jump the models or predict wha...
Feb 06, 2026
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