Resume Building Workshop

A great resume does more than list past jobs, it tells your story, highlights your skills, and shows employers how you can make a meaningful impact. For many people entering or re-entering the workforce, especially those who have faced barriers due to past convictions, having a clean, professional resume is one of the most powerful tools for employment. In the cannabis industry, where the workforce is still growing and evolving, a strong resume can be the difference between being overlooked and getting an interview.

While not all job seekers have direct cannabis experience, many already have transferable skills that employers value: customer service, teamwork, time management, security, transportation, communication, and community work. Your résumé should highlight these strengths with clear action words and measurable results that show how you contributed in past roles.

You’ll find below:

✔ Action verbs that make experience stand out
✔ A resume template to use and customize
✔ Tips for showcasing transferable skills
✔ Examples that fit entry level and second chance job seekers

Take your time to follow the examples, use the visual guides provided, and tailor your resume to the role you want, not just the job you had. Every experience counts, and with the right wording and structure, your background can open doors in the cannabis industry and beyond.

At Mass CultivatED, we believe that everyone deserves a fair opportunity to build a career with purpose. A resume is the first step toward that future.