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Welcome to Gradversity, the leading online resource for entry level job seekers. We've recently revamped the site to allow anyone with quality information on the new graduate job hunt to submit articles directly for publication. So take a look around and feel free to drop us a line with any comments!

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Create A Featured Post On Gradversity!

November 30, 2011 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: featured_post

Looking for an increase in traffic? Hoping for more exposure? Have an idea you want to share? Gradversity is now offering “Featured Posts”. Featured posts run in the lead position on the Gradversity homepage, ensuring maximum visibility for your content. Featured posts run in 1-week increments based on the length of time you want your [...]

Most Recent Articles

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Should You Reject A Rejection Letter?

August 31, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Offers

Interesting post over at Guerrilla Job Hunting. The general idea is that it can pay off to reply to a rejection letter. This is news to me. I have received plenty of rejection letters in my time but I have never responded to one in this manner. Here’s the idea… …write a gracious reply, thanking the [...]

Link Love: Twitter And Your Job Search

August 30, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Twitter

Given Twitter’s incredible growth over the past year, it’s no surprise that everyone has some advice on how Twitter can be used to aid in your job search. After reading hundreds of these types of articles and posts over the last several months, here are some of my favorites: How To Use Twitter To Job [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #5: Tailoring

August 29, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Tailoring

No recruiter likes to read a generic cover letter or resume. This type of “rookie move” does not make an employer believe that you understand the needs of the organization. Take the time to tailor each resume and cover letter to the specific job and your success rate will go up.

How To Ensure Twitter Doesn’t Hurt Your Job Hunt

August 28, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Twitter

Fantastic post up on the 45 Things blog called Twitter Tips for Job Seekers. This article includes a list of excellent rules to follow if you plan on using Twitter as part of your job search. Among the advice: Sound smart. Use proper punctuation, grammar and spelling. Using all lower case and lots of text [...]

    • Recent Articles

      Grad School as Part of Your Professional Development

      February 15, 2012 | Posted By: Jesse Langley | Category: Grad School

      In today’s cutthroat job market, professional development is essential to success. Professionals cannot sit back and hope their careers will develop on their own; they have to look constantly for new ways to improve their skills and progress in the industry. One of the many resources available to do this is graduate training. As a [...]

      Interview with A Marine Biologist

      February 15, 2012 | Posted By: JustJobs | Category: Career Sites

      This is the career as told to JustJobs.com. This site houses thousands of job listings from companies across the United States. If you have considered a career in the science and wildlife industry, read on to learn what the job is really like from this Marine Biologist. Visit JustJobs to find your dream job today. What [...]

      Will a Disability Hinder Me in the Job Search?

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: David Thomas | Category: Marketing Yourself

      Finding a job in today’s challenging job market and struggling economy can be quite a chore. Now imagine the issues that a disability can potentially bring to one’s job search. In the event you have a disability and are wondering how your job hunt will unfold, rest assured that there are federal, state and local [...]

      My Career in Business Administration

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: JustJobs | Category: Fit

      This is a true story as told to LatPro.com.  Read on to see the ups and downs you can expect in the position as a contracted employee, what it takes to land the job, what you can expect to earn and more.   I’m a contract administrator for a major nuclear power plant that’s under [...]

      What to Do When You Haven’t Done a Lot

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: Jesse Langley | Category: Tips

      After completing your bachelor’s degree you may be ready to head out into the job market and get started on your career, but these days that might not be the best option. With so many qualified people out of work, a standard college education may not be enough to convince employers to choose you over [...]