AdaMarie Experts Live Series

What Employers Look for Beyond the Resume:
Uncovering the Key Skills and Attributes That Stand Out in Job Candidates

DECEMBER 17TH • 12PM PT / 3PM ET

In today’s job market, resumes only tell part of the story….

Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who bring more than just technical skills to the table. In this live conversation, AdaMarie Experts Dr. Scyatta Wallace and Ruha Tacey will discuss the critical skills and personal attributes that female candidates bring to the workplace, such as strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

We’ll discuss how to display these qualities effectively during the hiring process, the ways in which they align with company goals, and why they are often the deciding factors in hiring decisions.

Whether you're a hiring manager looking to better identify top talent, or a professional seeking to understand how to position yourself for success, this session will provide valuable insights into what employers truly value in candidates beyond the resume.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • The soft skills that employers look for in job candidates

  • How to showcase these qualities effectively

  • How your attributes align with company goals and improve long-term success

  • Why hiring decisions often prioritize soft skills over technical qualifications.

  • How hiring managers and job seekers can leverage soft skills for success in the hiring process

Our Featured Speakers:

Dr. Scyatta A. Wallace is an award-winning Psychologist, accomplished scientist and social entrepreneur. Her mission is to support the career readiness and leadership development of young women in STEM. She is the creator of the Success in STEM LeaderTM Series, which provides workshops/programming for STEM departments/institutions. Dr. Wallace is a graduate of Yale University and received her PhD from Fordham University. She is a former tenured professor and senior-level scientist whose research focused on health disparities. She won numerous awards for her research including receiving an Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association Division of Psychology and Women.

Ruha Tacey (aka @futurecheme) is a 2012 Chemical Engineer from Auburn University and an engineering career advocate since 2022. As the daughter of a Mechanical Engineering mom, she's passionate about making women feel comfortable in STEM roles. After internships at Disney, Chevron, Shaw Industries, and Hunt Refining, she went to work full-time for ExxonMobil and later, Ascend Performance Materials. As a creator in the Engineering Career space, her message is simple: You have what it takes to be an engineer, and it's worth it.

It’s all happening on December 17th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. 🎙️

We’ll send you event information via email when you register. If you can’t make it, still RSVP so we can send you the replay ✨