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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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How Matthew Clark Handled Multiple Layoffs Professionally

February 26, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Preparation

Laurie Ruettimann recently posted a letter from Matthew Clark on her site Punk Rock HR. I found his letter particularly stirring, not for his story of being laid off multiple times, but for his attitude throughout the process. Any while he is now looking for work again, I wanted to draw your attention to one [...]

Funniest Resume Mistakes

February 25, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Resumes

Here’s a little humor to brighten your day. The 150 Funniest Resume Mistakes, Bloopers and Blunders Ever should provide a much needed laugh. Among my favorites: Objective: “career on the Information Supper Highway” a resume… was printed on the back of the person’s current employer’s letterhead. Candidate explained an arrest by stating, “We stole a [...]

How To Seal The Deal In An Interview

February 24, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Tips

Just finished reading a really cool article from CareerBuilder which was posted on CNN. Called 9 things that seal the deal for hiring managers, it’s a collection of quotes from real hiring managers about how you can “seal the deal” during an interview. Among the great advice: One of the big things for me is [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #35: Keep Your Resume Updated

February 23, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Resumes

When you aren’t actively looking for work, periodically take some time to keep your resume updated. You never know when a great opportunity will present itself.

    • 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

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      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 [...]