AdaMarie Blog
Ideas & Inspiration for your
STEM journey.
Career insights, community stories, and practical advice for early-career and career-changing STEM professionals.
End-of-Year Job Searching: Rest and Recharge
End-of-year job searching can feel exhausting, especially when you’re balancing reflection, holidays, and career pressure all at once. This blog reminds early-career professionals that rest is not a setback, it’s part of the strategy. A grounded guide to closing the year with clarity, confidence, and momentum intact.
12/8: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 12/8/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Besties Who Inspire: Friendships That Teach Us the Power of Women Supporting Women in STEM
Explore seven iconic friendships, from Beyoncé & Kelly to Cristina Yang & Meredith Grey, showing how women supporting women can accelerate confidence, amplify visibility, and create lasting impact in STEM. Learn actionable takeaways for building your own network of mentors, peers, and champions
Ask AdaMarie: How can I showcase my value and find the right roles as an early-career professional?
“Dear AdaMarie, as an engineer with about 3 years of experience across multiple roles, I sometimes struggle to articulate my value and to find roles where I feel I meet all the requirements. How can I navigate this to get better outcomes in my job search?”
Own Your Voice: Confidence-Building Strategies for STEM Careers
From small wins to daily practices, this blog helps early-career STEM professionals grow confidence, increase visibility, and thrive when self-doubt creeps in.
12/2: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 12/2/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Balancing Online and Offline Networking to Crush Your Career Goals
Balancing your online and offline networking is one of the most powerful ways early-career STEM professionals can accelerate their careers. Online networking helps you build visibility, while offline networking deepens relationships. This blog breaks down practical, accessible strategies to help you level up your networking and build a foundation for long-term success.
Women Supporting Women Day: Five Ways Women in STEM Can Lift Each Other
Women Supporting Women Day is a reminder that community is one of the most powerful tools women in STEM have. This post explores five tangible ways women can support each other—from sharing knowledge to building communities that uplift, affirm, and sustain career growth.
11/20: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 11/20/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
The Spotlight Feels Scary but Visibility Can Be Your Career Superpower
In STEM, your skills and achievements matter, but so does being seen. It isn’t about self-promotion in the flashy sense; it’s about ensuring that the work you do, the ideas you generate, and the impact you create are recognized.
Something Big is Changing in STEM Hiring — Here’s What We’re Paying Attention To
The STEM Talent Playbook is a practical guide designed to help organizations strengthen how they hire, onboard, and support early-career STEM professionals.
7 Songs That Prove Ambition Wins Every Time
We’re sharing seven songs that remind us what it means to be an ambitious woman in STEM (and in life). Add these to your playlist and let them remind you that you’re built for this.
Ask AdaMarie: How do I deal with imposter syndrome?
“Hi AdaMarie, I feel like everyone on my team knows more than me. I second-guess everything I say in meetings and worry I don’t belong here. How do I deal with imposter syndrome?”
11/8: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 11/8/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
How to Write a Cold LinkedIn Message That Actually Gets a Reply
If you’ve ever sent a cold LinkedIn message hoping to land a new role and never heard back, you’re not alone. Recruiters are receiving tons of cold messages from job seekers and most people are qualified. The difference between a message that gets ignored and one that gets a response often comes down to clarity, relevance, and respect for the reader’s time.
Ask AdaMarie: I’ve Been Laid Off… What Now?
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.
What Abbott Elementary Can Teach Us About Networking Styles
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.
10/30: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 10/30/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
How to Build Your LinkedIn Presence Without Posting
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.
10/20: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 10/20/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!