INFORMATIVE BLOGS
A wide range of topics impacting the industry, from many of the minds and hearts shaping the industry. Our colleagues at FlowerHire and other industry leaders curate important cannabis news to keep us all informed about aspects of the industry.
SKILLS
5 in-demand cannabis industry skill sets
The cannabis industry continues to add full time jobs all across the country. Find out the most in-demand skill sets More
8 cannabis job seeker tips to get you hired
Connecting with an interviewer so they feel confident that you are the person for the job is an important interview consideration More
Working at a cannabis dispensary: 8 tips for success
Passionate about cannabis? Want to contribute to the industry, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn more about the plant? A job at a cannabis dispensary is a great way to get started More
Why wellness is your greatest career-growth tool
We all know that confidence, or lack of confidence, can make or break a job interview or career advancement opportunity. Learn about the KhuenPhu 7-Day Wellness Warrior Challenge More
Budding opportunities – learn about the careers
New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative promotes social equity in adult-use cannabis market by providing workforce development and legal education. A good primer for working in any state More
How to get a job in the cannabis industry
To land a cannabis job, you need to be professional, perform well, and know about job responsibilities, rules, and regulations. 5 key things you should be doing if you want to get a job More
WHY WORK IN CANNABIS?
Reasons to work in cannabis
If you’ve been thinking about a career in cannabis, here is why now is the time to get into the industry More
Cannabis is the best industry to work in
Even with economic hurdles, cannabis continues to break records as the fastest-growing industry in the US. Find out why More
CANNABIS AND OUR SHARED FUTURE
Walk the DEI talk
The injustices of the past won’t magically right themselves. A group of industry professionals address clear pathways to a support and build an industry with the promise of inclusion of everyone More
5 steps to building social impact + community connections
Cannabis social responsibility programs aim to provide resources and opportunities for communities impacted by prohibition to participate in the emerging industry More
OTHER USEFUL POSTS FOR JOB SEEKERS
TALENT IN CANNABIS™ Profile
Tiffany Garcia, Grow Manager at Glass House Farms describes how her career path gave her the skills needed to be successful. More
Leading cannabis news sources
The highly-knowledgeable and committed recruiters at FlowerHire curate the best places to find cannabis news to keep you informed about all aspects of the industry. More
TALENT IN CANNABIS™ Profile
An Interview with Brandon Lamkin of Skymint on his journey from agricultural farming to cannabis farm manager. More
How to write a cannabis resume
A carefully considered resume stand out in the sea of job applicants. But writing a resume for the cannabis industry is different than for non-cannabis companies. Learn how to make your resume stand out. More
Which cannabis job is right for you?
With all the different types of jobs in the cannabis industry, how do you know which cannabis job is right for you? More
Finding a new job in the cannabis industry
Beginning work in a new industry is incredibly exciting. Being prepared will help give you an edge – exactly what you need to stand out from the competition. More
MASS talent
An Interview with an operator from the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry – Ulysses Youngblood, Co-Founder and President of Major Bloom. More
Cannabis appellations: what's in a name?
Having cannabis tethered to a specific place will likely augment, amplify, and/or change understandings and orientations around the product. More
Inside the org chart: director of edibles
Talking about a key role: director of edibles More
The DNA of a good cannabis hire
David Belsky, founder & CEO of FlowerHire, has been involved in 350+ strategic hires for the cannabis industry and knows a lot about what makes up the perfect cannabis hire. More
Ongoing Career in Cannabis HR community events are a useful way to keep an eye on trends impacting the cannabis industry. Seeing the industry from the point of view of HR pros can provide important understandings of the current – and future – job landscape. Take a look and sign up for future events.
Stay on top of it. You gotta be fast-on-your-feet to stay informed about the growth and changes in the cannabis space.