
Cannabis Career Blog.
A round-up of job hunting tips, recruitment resources, cannabis industry stats and general musings from a recruitment team dedicated to cannabis.
Navigating Layoffs: Strategies for Career Resilience and Growth
Facing a layoff in the cannabis industry can feel like a major setback, but it’s also an opportunity to redefine your career path. Start by processing the change and reassessing your goals—do you want to stay in cannabis, or explore new industries? Update your resume to highlight transferable skills, network strategically, and stay informed about industry trends. Upskilling or freelancing can open new doors, while prioritizing your mental health ensures you stay resilient during the transition. With the right mindset and steps, this challenge can lead to your next big opportunity.
8 Common Hiring Challenges and How Top HR Professionals Overcome Them
Hiring top talent isn’t without its challenges—whether it’s managing expectations, ensuring cultural alignment, or handling an influx of applications. The best HR professionals tackle these obstacles with strategic planning, clear communication, and smart use of technology. Discover how they turn common hiring hurdles into opportunities for building stronger teams! 🚀
Tips for Making a Job Offer to a Candidate
You’ve found the perfect candidate, and now it’s time to make the job offer—but how you present it can make all the difference. A well-structured and thoughtful job offer shows candidates they’re valued, making them more likely to accept with confidence. In this post, we’ll share essential tips for presenting a job offer, from setting the right tone to handling negotiations and ensuring a smooth transition from offer to onboarding. Use these strategies to secure top talent and start new hires off on the right foot.
Behavioural Interview Questions to Identify Your Top Candidate
In the hiring process, it's easy for candidates to give rehearsed or surface-level answers. But to truly assess their potential, you need to dig deeper. Behavioral interview questions are a powerful tool to uncover how a candidate thinks, acts, and solves problems in real-world situations. In this guide, you'll learn how to craft questions that go beyond the surface, encouraging candidates to share revealing insights about their past behaviours—giving you the clarity you need to make informed hiring decisions.
The One Shift That Will Create Self-Managed, Motivated Employees
When employees have the freedom to make decisions and take ownership of their work, they become more engaged, accountable, and innovative. Leaders can foster this autonomy by setting clear goals, providing the right tools, and building a culture of trust and open communication. This shift empowers employees to manage themselves, stay motivated, and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s success. Ready to unlock your team’s potential with trust and autonomy? Read more!