When John Rathman* applied for a budtender job in October, he had no idea it would almost a month to hear back from the hiring manager. After three weeks, a phone call came to invite him to his first interview. A second was scheduled within a day after his interview. Rathman was excited, especially after the employer sent him for
Continue reading 
Do You Have Any Questions For Me? Tell Me Why I Should Work For You! AT THE INTERVIEW You got the elusive interview at the dispensary. You polished your resume. You dressed nice, and remembered the tiny details. You arrived on time. You’re sitting in front of the one persona that’s standing between you and a cannabis job– the hiring manager.
Continue reading
Do you want to start a job search, but aren’t sure how to go about applying for cannabis jobs? How you apply for jobs depends on the type of position you are seeking, and how the company accepts submissions. At many employers, you’ll be able to apply online or email your resume. With others, especially for front desk and busy retail
Continue reading 
Social media is a fun way to interact with your friends and family. But as much as you may like to put yourself out there, it can be easy to forget social media accounts are public. Cannabis job seekers are passionate about the industry, and can easily get excited about topics that matter to them. Be careful what you say. Don’t leave
Continue reading 
Marijuana Job Interview Preparation Preparing for an interview in a marijuana dispensary is much like preparing for a typical job, with a few important differences. The dispensary interview process can often seem an challenge that can turn you off applying in the first place. But that should not stop you from pursuing your cannabis ambitions. Not every marijuana job is advertised. You must keep your ear close to the ground. Once
Continue reading 
Want to work in a marijuana job, but don’t know where to start? In addition to having talent and passion for weed, a good resume is a critical component in the search for medical marijuana jobs. Especially true in this age of instant sharing and communication, resumes are an easy way for reviewers to remember important pieces of information about your background.
Continue reading
Families are the foundation for thriving civilizations, and strong communities are built by strong marriages. Consequently, working professionals need to challenge themselves to provide a more holistic approach for their lives.
Continue reading 
Are You Too Private to be a Budtender? The truth is a large number of jobs in the cannabis industry are public service jobs–reception, cashier, budtender.
Continue reading 
Consider Online Cannabis Courses If you’re a medical marijuana patient or you want to develop the skills and knowledge that can prepare you to work in the cannabis industry, Staff MMJ can help. We can refer you to budtending courses, concentrates courses, continuing education, professional development and hiring support, as well as certification programs. Build the skills and attain the knowledge you
Continue reading A good resume is a great way to stand out in a sea of applicants and land that interview. Work with a professional resume writer to create a new resume that grabs the attention of hiring managers. Our resume writers have personal experience working in the cannabis industry. They understand current hiring trends and best practices for finding marijuana jobs.
Continue reading
