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3. Expand your cannabis-related 4. Present yourself as a professional, not a
knowledge. stoner.
This is how you can gain a competitive Most cannabis companies are, understandably,
edge in the cannabis job market. The very conscious of maintaining a good public
more you know about the current laws, image. They don't want to invite negative
regulations, and challenges of the stereotypes about their businesses (such as
cannabis industry, the more appealing being called "lazy hippies" or "dirty drug
you will be to potential employers. dealers"). That means you need to look and
After all, cannabis companies need to act like a professional at all times. If you're too
stay super-vigilant about complying casually dressed or talk a lot about getting
with the law if they want their high, then recruiters and potential employers
businesses to succeed and grow. And, of are likely to write you off as unqualified for
course, the more you know about their opportunities. (You may even want to
cannabis itself, the better you'll be able lose the dreadlocks if you have them.)
to communicate with colleagues and
customers. When you write your resume and cover
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letters, always try to use the same type of
Start learning all you can about verbiage that the companies you're applying
cannabis. You may be able to find to use. Avoid using slang terms. Always use
courses that will teach you about the proper grammar. And always proofread
industry and applicable laws. Certain everything at least twice before submitting it.
courses may even lead to industry- Focus on describing how your skills will help
recognized certification. You can also do the company, not on how much experience
plenty of reading on your own. you have with getting stoned from pot.
Also, make sure you know how to ace a job
interview. In addition to looking professional,
you need to demonstrate some genuine
enthusiasm for the position and knowledge
about the company you're seeking to join.
Showing up with a curious mindset is also
important. Always be prepared to ask a few
good questions at the end of the interview.
And don't forget to follow up soon after with a
sincere thank-you email to everyone who
interviewed you.
Seize This Amazing New Opportunity
Cannabis jobs will keep growing in number.
Do you have the skills and education you need
for the career you want in the cannabis
industry? Remember: You don't necessarily
need to work directly with cannabis in order
to prosper from good employment in this
sector.
