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Expert Advice to Launching your Lab and Extraction Career
In a lot of ways, cannabis extraction is exactly what it sounds like: the process of extracting an active compound from the cannabis plant. And whether it’s THC, CBD, CBN or another of the many cannabinoids from the plant, the extracted compound becomes usable for many products.
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A deep dive into cannabis cultivation - Vangst Vertical Series
Without the cannabis plant, there’s no cannabis industry. From products like flower, concentrates, edibles and tinctures to entire sectors of the industry from manufacturing to retail, everything starts with the plant.
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Inclusive Policies and Practices for a Stronger Workplace
This series is meant to set the stage for the critical work ahead of us. By starting conversations here and continuing them in our circles, we can all take impactful actions towards a more Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive industry.
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Navigating Cannabis Careers in Marketing and Sales
Now is the time to consider a cannabis career, and how your current skills might translate to the marketing and sales jobs within brands and businesses working to claim market share and attract loyal customers.
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How to Land a Cannabis Job in an Emerging Market
Cannabis job creation is expected to grow as more and more states legalize medical and adult-use cannabis. Here is how you can benefit.
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State of Cannabis Legalization: What’s Happening in 2021
Cannabis legalization continues to be a popular political and cultural issue in the country with more plans for legalization than ever before. It’s an exciting time to be in cannabis, and from the state level to the federal level, reform initiatives and legalization status is changing quickly.
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How to Break Into the Cannabis Industry
Wondering how to break into the cannabis industry? You're not alone. Here is our guide to getting started in a cannabis career.
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How to Become a Budtender
If you’re familiar with the cannabis industry, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the position of the budtender. As one of the most visible jobs in cannabis, the budtender is essential to how dispensaries operate and is often a great way to get your start in the cannabis business. We created this guide for anyone who’s interested in how to get started as a budtender.
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How to build your resume for the cannabis industry
No matter your career, and no matter if you’re breaking in or leveling up, your resume is an essential tool in finding the right job. Cannabis jobs are certainly no exception. But when it comes to building your resume for the cannabis industry, there are some go-to tips that help put you on the top of the pile.
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How to Work in the Cannabis Industry – Requirements by State
If you're willing to work in the cannabis industry, here is what you need to know before you get ready to move.
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LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Representation, from Mainstream to Cannabis
Ben Mervis breaks down recent changes in queer representation and applies a thoughtful look into LGBTQ+ and BIPOC representation in the cannabis industry.
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Stoner Stereotypes and Stigmas
Stereotypes usually develop from a lack of personal knowledge, examples, and experience. Stigmas are created by perpetuating these stereotypes and enforced by minds that are closed to evolving with new information.
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Vangst Turns High Five
Vangst. Five years in the making and still going strong. A brief stroll down memory lane and a huge thank you to our friends, family, partners.
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So You Wanna Be A Cannabis Brand Ambassador
Skills and advice for entering and advancing in the career.
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Cannabis Careers in Emerging Markets: New Jersey
Curious about cannabis careers in New Jersey? Here is what you need to know from regulations to tips on getting hired.
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3 Tips for Getting Started in Cannabis
Landing your dream job is hard. When that dream job is in an emerging industry, it can feel even harder. Here are some tips for getting started in cannabis.
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Your Go-To Cannabis Industry Resources
There’s no shortage of resources out there for gathering the latest info on cannabis news. But knowing where to start can be difficult.
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2021 Top Cannabis Companies to Work For
You came through...telling us why your cannabis company is one of the best to work for. From positive company culture to amazing benefits. Here is the list.
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The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Vertical Integration
Vertical integration is a term that’s thrown around a lot in the business world. Today we cover the basics as they apply to the cannabis industry.
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Vangst Member Spotlight: Cannabis Connections
Growing your cannabis network is easier said than done. We're here to introduce you to some of our coolest new members.
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The ABCs of Cannabis Acronyms
Whether it’s EOD, PTO or WFH, acronyms are a part of the cannabis industry. Get to know some cannabis acronyms as you start your cannabis job search.
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Cannabis on Clubhouse: Our Club Recommendations
What is Clubhouse and what are the best clubs to follow? Here are our 'cannabis on Clubhouse' recommendations.
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How to Get Your Colorado MED Badge in 4 Simple Steps
If you’re looking to break into Colorado’s flourishing cannabis industry, getting your MED Badge is the first place to begin. Here is our guide.
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Top 8 Cannabis Career Kickstarter FAQs
Ever attended one of our Cannabis Career Kickstarters? If not, you're missing out on direct access to the Vangst recruiters. Here are some FAQ.
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Vangst Member Spotlight: Mali Walsh, Cannabis Sales Manager
It's vital to know your worth when navigating the cannabis job market. The 2020 Vangst Cannabis Industry Salary Guide gives you the data you need.
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Here are the Top Cannabis Jobs Now Hiring and Their Salaries
It's vital to know your worth when navigating the cannabis job market. Using the 2020 Vangst Cannabis Industry Salary Guide, you'll learn where to start.
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How to Land a Cannabis Job in an Emerging Market
Job creation is expected to grow as more and more states - like New Jersey and Arizona - legalize medical and adult-use cannabis. Vangst’s team of expert talent managers are here to share advice on every phase of the hiring process. Follow along with this primer to get you started on your next cannabis career stop.
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15 Tips for Networking in Cannabis
It's all about who you know, right? Here are some ways to succeed in growing your cannabis network on Vangst.com or elsewhere.
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What Newly Legalized States Mean for Cannabis Jobs
The various forms of legalization being passed around the country are exciting. Here is what marijuana legalization might mean for cannabis jobs.
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Ask a Cannabis Insider: Why is Q4 the Best Time of Year to Start Hiring?
As you head into Q4 you might be thinking about calling your cannabis industry recruiter in Q1 to staff up. Here is why you should hire in Q4.
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All Your Hiring Needs: Virtual Cannabis Career Fair
Cannabis industry employers have gone remote with their hiring strategies. In keeping with current trends, we're hosting our first all Virtual Cannabis Career Fair.
ViewWhat You Need To Know About The Vangst 2020 Cannabis Career Fair
Networking is hard. Networking in a heavily regulated and scrutinized industry like cannabis is even harder. Here is how we can help.
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Top 6 Translatable Skills to Add to Your Cannabis Resume
The grass may be greener in the cannabis industry. Here is how you can translate your skills into the cannabis industry.
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Croptober 101: How to Land a Cannabis Job this Croptober Season
Want to get your foot in the door of the cannabis industry but don't know where to start? Then it's time to get prepared for Croptober! From trimming to packaging, lab and extraction to joint rolling, fall is an ideal time to find hands-on work in cannabis.
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Croptober Hiring: How to Staff Up for Success in One of Cannabis's Busiest Seasons
If you've working in cannabis for a while you know that Croptober is a busy time of year. Here is how you can plan for fall hiring in cannabis.
ViewRacial Justice In Cannabis: Meet the Leaders Who Are Making Change Happen
Racial justice in the cannabis industry is our collective responsibility. Watch our panel from Thursday 6/25 to meet those leading the charge.
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A Guide to Social Justice and Social Equity in Cannabis
It is important to be conscious, active advocates in the fight to end racism and inequality. Social equity has always been at the core of our mission.
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A Guide to Recruiting Candidates from Other Industries
Some of the best opportunities for cannabis job recruiters lay outside the industry. Here is our guide for getting applicants from other fields.
ViewThe Cannabis Crossover: Building and Becoming the Workforce of Tomorrow
In this week’s Live Summit Series we talk to cannabis innovators who’ve made the leap from the mainstream. Learn how to attract top talent.
ViewRadical Change In Crisis Times: Cannabis Innovation & COVID-19
During a pandemic, adaptation is key to survival and cannabis is no exception. This week’s panel will focus on pioneers of change.
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A View From the Front Lines: A Budtender's Take on Cannabis Retail and COVID-19
Here are the top takeaways from budtenders as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, safety measures and all the stresses of life right now.
ViewA View From The Front Counters: Cannabis Retail and COVID-19
Today we're talking to cannabis retail professionals about how they operate during COVID-19 restrictions. Here is what we learned.
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The Cannabis Job Seeker's Guide to Remote Interviewing
For many of us, the new realities of remote interviewing can feel uncomfortable at best. And in the cannabis industry, where many roles don’t require day-to-day desk work, video conferencing technology isn’t always the norm.
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The Cannabis Employer's Guide to Interviewing & Onboarding
If you're working remotely, you’re probably rethinking your hiring and onboarding strategy. Here is our interview and onboarding guide.
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With remote work requirements in place for cannabis businesses across the nation, keeping teams well-managed and motivated has never been more important.
ViewNew Safety Norms in Cannabis: Extreme Social Distancing, Workplace Safety, and More
Despite uncertain times, this is the cannabis industry’s golden hour to prove its legitimacy as an essential industry by setting the standard for safety.
ViewOperational Excellence and Leadership During a Crisis
We brought together top cannabis leaders for a conversation on Operational Excellence in Crisis Times. Listen to their tips for success.
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The Ultimate Guide to Working Remote for Cannabis Employers
Like all industries there is plenty of remote cannabis industry work going on right now. Here is how you can prepare.
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Combating the Effects of COVID-19 in the Cannabis Industry
COVID-19 is affecting everyone, but just as other industries are adapting, the cannabis industry can mitigate the effects as well. Here is how.
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Learn Cannabis Industry Terms In Our Glossary
Even if you're up to speed on cannabis products, you might not know all the industry lingo. Here is our cannabis industry glossary.
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Should You Hide Cannabis Experience on Your Resume?
The cannabis industry is incredible but if you move on, should you hide cannabis experience in your resume? Here are some thoughts.
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How to Combat High Turnover in the Cannabis Industry
It's easy to think that cannabis is totally unique but if you're a cannabis hiring manager you will face turnover. Here is how to prevent it.
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7 Women Who Helped Shaped the Cannabis Industry
Women have played an important role throughout history, and cannabis is no exception. From activists to entrepreneurs, women have helped pave the way for legal cannabis. In 2019, women make up 38.5% of the cannabis industry. Women representation is crucial in every workplace, especially in the still-forming cannabis sector. Diverse teams continually outperform homogeneous ones — inclusivity benefits everyone. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting some incredible women who’ve helped transform cannabis.
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Are There Still Jobs in the Cannabis Industry?
Layoffs, budget cuts, competition…the past year has been odd but cannabis industry jobs are still out there if you know where to look.
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Work SMARTer in 2020 With This Setting Worksheet
If you're running a cannabis company you know how competitive it is out there. Here is how you can use transparency to succeed.
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Cannabis Legalization Could Be Coming to These States in 2020
With the presidential elections on the horizon, cannabis legalization is a hot topic during debates. Here is how it might shake out in 2020.
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2020 Cannabis Industry Predictions – The Future Looks Green
Wondering where our industry is heading? Read our 2020 Cannabis Industry Predictions. We walk through the top trends and find which verticals are growing.
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Biggest Changes to the Cannabis Industry in 2019
Stay on top of the trends by reading the 2019 Cannabis Industry News summary. We outline the top trends so you don't have to guess.
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How Much Can You Make as a Budtender?
Wondering what a budtender job will pay? Here is our quick salary guide and a few other facts you should know about the job.
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Hot Jobs in the Cannabis Industry for 2020
Wondering what the hot jobs are going to be in 2020? Here is our industry guide. Whether you're hiring or looking, give the guide a read.
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Ramping Up – A Guide to 30/60/90 Day Plans
Following HR best practices is important for any organization. Here is our recommendation for setting 30/60/90 day goals for cannabis employees.
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The 2019 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide is Here!
The 2019 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide is here! Check out salaries from some of the most popular positions in the cannabis industry.
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Green Friday and Weed Wednesday - Why You Can't Miss These Two Holidays
If you're in cannabis retail sales you can't ignore Cannabis Friday and Weed Wednesday. Here is why you need to have a strategy.
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Marketing in the Cannabis Industry Series| Guide to Digital Marketing
Digital marketing for cannabis related brands is tricky business. Major platforms like Google, Facebook and Instagram have clearly defined rules.
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What Is Croptober and Why Does it Matter?
If you’re familiar with cannabis, chances are you’ve heard of the infamous 4/20 holiday, but what is Croptober? Today we're diving in.
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4 Reasons Why a Temporary GIG Can Help Your Career
Everyone starts somewhere, right? Here is how you can turn a cannabis gig into a full time job or a cannabis industry career.
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Marketing in the Cannabis Industry Series | 4 Ways to Make Your Product Stand Out in Dispensaries
Cannabis marketing is difficult and many companies still rely on trial and error to test marketing. Here are some tips for standing out on the first try.
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The History of Cannabis: the Marijuana Prohibition is Over
Prohibition was speakeasies, fabulous fashions and roaring jazz, but don't forget that cannabis was part of Prohibition too, and we're just now emerging.
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Do I Tell Them I'm Gay? Coming out in a Professional Work Environment
It’s never easy walking into a new work environment. Will anyone have the same interests as you? Will they find your organization quirks strange? Will they question or pry into your sexual orientation? That last question isn’t something all of us have to deal with.
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How to Get Into the Cannabis Industry – 5 Tips From an Industry Recruiter
Who can better explain how to get a job in cannabis than a cannabis recruiter? Here is a how-to guide from one of our top recruiters.
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New Partnership with Oaklands's 2nd Annual Equity Summit
We're proud to announce a partnership with Make Green Go! a woman and black owned cannabis consulting firm in Oakland, California.
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Top 10 Things to Do for 420 This Year
With cannabis legalization booming, Denver and many other cities across the nation are gearing up to make this 420 the greenest holiday in history.
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Vangst 2019 Women in Cannabis Report
From starting new companies to pushing the envelope to change the status quo, we’re seeing the incredible work of female-identifying individuals in cannabis come to fruition every day.
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Featured Company of the Week: Northeast Alternatives
Founder and CEO Chris Harkins was inspired to create medical cannabis dispensary Northeast Alternatives (NEA) after the devastating loss of his mother.
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Featured Company of the Week: Mary's Medicinals
Mary’s mission is to advance the global understanding, acceptance, and adoption of cannabis and other plant-based medicines.
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Featured Company of the Week: Mule Extracts
Brothers John and Wilder Sampson explained the logo for Mule Extracts: mules are known for transporting food and essential items throughout history.
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Featured Company of the Week: Green Tank Technologies
The idea for Green Tank Technologies was born when future CEO Dustin Koffler noticed his friends were vaping cannabis extract out of outdated vape hardware.
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Featured Company of the Week: Cannabiz Media
“The [cannabis] industry is like the Wild West” said Cannabiz Media President Schwartz. Their goal is simple: bring order to the chaos.
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Featured Company of the Week: Good Meds
This award-winning seed-to-sale cannabis company is dedicated to the best possible patient care within the medical cannabis movement in Colorado.
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The 2018 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide is Here!
Explore your potential in the cannabis industry by checking out the 2018 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide. We break down the numbers to keep you informed.
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Featured Company of the Week: Dutchie
Ross Lipson saw an opportunity in the cannabis space. He is the co-founder and CEO of Dutchie, an online cannabis pickup and delivery service.
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Featured Company of the Week: Wurk
After hearing complaints that cannabis companies had been dropped by payroll and HR service providers, Wurk founder Keegan Peterson saw and opportunity.
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Featured Company of the Week: Cresco Labs
The cannabis industry is infamous for heavy regulation. The founders of Cresco Labs decided to embrace this regulation rather than fight it.
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How to Get a Job in the Cannabis Industry
Have you been wondering how to get job in the cannabis industry? Vangster Kyle Arfsten breaks it down for you with tons of great tips and information here!
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Cannabis Staffing, Done Right!
Looking for a cannabis recruiting firm that helps to match cannabis companies with talent all over the world? Here we are.
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Do's and Don't of Breaking into the Cannabis Industry
This week we will discuss breaking into the cannabis industry. We offer some do's and don'ts you might not know if you're new to the cannabis beat.
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Where are All the East Coast Cannabis Jobs?
Marijuana jobs are abundant in the Rockies and on the west coast. Now the cannabis industry is beginning to expand. Here is where the new cannabis jobs are.
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