Hi AdaMarie! I was just laid off, and I’m early in my career — what should I be doing next? I’m not sure how to move forward once this job ends.

Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating. It can be as natural (and entertaining) as an episode of Abbott Elementary. In this blog, we explore how each beloved character — from Janine’s boundless enthusiasm to Gregory’s thoughtful calm — represents a unique networking style.

Posted 10/30/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

Many professionals believe that in order to be noticed or build their personal brand on LinkedIn, they must create original posts frequently. The good news? You don’t have to post to make an impact. Engagement comes in many forms, and one of the most underrated—and often overlooked—is commenting.

Posted 10/20/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

Looking for guidance in your STEM career? Choosing the right career coach can make all the difference for early-career and career-changing professionals. This blog breaks down what to look for in a coach, how to evaluate their expertise, and tips to ensure the coaching relationship helps you grow, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals.

With the right mindset, storytelling, and skill framing strategies, you can walk into any interview feeling capable and self-assured. Check out five actionable ways to build your career confidence before your next interview.

You’ve probably heard it all over social media lately: “I’m locking in.” But here’s the truth no one says out loud: locking in doesn’t mean running yourself into the ground. Check out these three ways to lock in without burning out.

Posted 10/2/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

If someone reads only the top third of your resume, the main thing you want them to remember is the unique value you offer as a candidate. Check out these tips for making this section of your resume unforgettable.

Posted 10/2/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

Hi, AdaMarie! How can I balance passion, skills, and opportunity in my job search early in my career?

Posted 9/26/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

Our new white paper, What If the Future of AI Isn’t Female?, explores the risks of gender imbalance in AI development and leadership, and what it will take to build smarter, fairer, and more sustainable technology.

Jayshree Seth—Corporate Scientist at 3M and the company’s first Chief Science Advocate—shared her journey and the perspectives that shaped her 30+ year career in STEM. Using the telescope, microscope, and periscope as metaphors, she encouraged attendees to balance detail with big-picture vision, embrace humility, and advocate for their place in STEM.

In her AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit session, Lauren Choi shared how she turned plastic waste into sustainable fabrics and built a startup without traditional funding. Her message? Life isn’t linear. Watch the replay to learn how to pivot with purpose in your STEM career.

In STEM, knowing your worth is only the beginning—communicating it is what transforms careers. In this AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit replay, lawyer and entrepreneur Kimberly Bennett shares practical negotiation strategies to help you advocate for yourself, use silence with confidence, and treat negotiation like a muscle.

In this session replay, Jennifer Tolman explores what it means to make your STEM career meaningful by connecting technical skills to real-world impact. Drawing on her leadership at Dignity Grows, she highlights how aligning work with your values can drive both career growth and systemic change.

The right connections can open doors you didn’t even know existed, but only if you know how to use them. In this lightning talk replay, Ashley Farley shares how to identify, nurture, and leverage relationships that align with your career goals.

In her AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit lightning talk, Thriving Through Digital Transformation, Natasha Hendrick shared strategies to help STEM professionals adapt to change and reframe digital disruption as an opportunity. Watch now.