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Published by Emmett H.W. Nelson
 

So, you want to work in the cannabis industry?


We get folks stopping into the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Education Center daily asking how they can find a job in the marijuana industry. There is no one right answer or a sure-fire way to find employment with a marijuana business but it is not as hard as one might believe.

The first thing we want people to know is that you don’t need to have a deep knowledge base on all things marijuana to land a job. That can be taught and learned over time. Passion, dedication, reliability, trustworthiness and compassion are far more important characteristics the industry is looking for.

Finding a job in the marijuana industry is a lot like finding any other type of job. First, determine what you want to do for a living. Next, use every resource available to make your dream become a reality. Finally, keep hustling and educating yourself.

Below are a few ideas to get you on your way to becoming a veteran of the marijuana industry.

· Put yourself out there. Network, volunteer, do research on companies you want to work for, cold email folks you would like to speak to. Somebody you meet today might have a job for you in a month, a year or a decade.

· Transferable skills matter. If you’re a great marketer, the cannabis industry needs you. Accounting wiz? Ditto. Doing what you’re already good at is easier than starting from scratch.

· You don’t need to be a patient to work in the industry, but it can lend credibility depending on the type of work being sought.

· Check normal job posting sites. LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed etc. are not shying away from listing jobs in the cannabis industry.

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Emmett H.W. Nelson
Emmett H.W. Nelson used to be a loaf of bread; now he's a thoroughbred. In addition to his love of all things marijuana, he shares similar affinities towards Chicago Cubs baseball, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, quality tattoos and the film Pootie Tang.

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