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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 [...]

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A Word On Your Email Address

April 30, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Preparation

In Overcoming Gradversity I talk about the importance of having a professional email address. There are two key points that I focus on: How professional your email address is The importance of avoiding your school address But I recently read What’s Your Email Address Prejudice? on Lifehacker and thought that they made an excellent point. [...]

Should I Use “To Whom It May Concern” In My Cover Letter?

April 29, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Cover Letters

Under no circumstances should you use “To Whom It May Concern” in a cover letter. Ever. It reeks of “form letter” to anyone who reads it. But that being said, not doing so can leave you in an interesting predicament. How do you personalize a cover letter if no contact information is provided? This is [...]

Is There A Ninja In Your Network?

April 28, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: LinkedIn

Now this is interesting. According to LinkedIn there has been a proliferation of self-described Ninjas that have popped up over the last few years. This seems to come at expense of the of the “gurus”, who appear to be in decline. Surprisingly, the “evangelists” are still showing strength. I would have expected that title to [...]

How Not To Apply For An Internship

April 27, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Internships

Things like this make my day. I recently saw an unbelievable email exchange between a potential internship applicant and a human resources professional. Apparently, the potential intern asked a question to the HR rep in an email. Then, after not getting a response for one full day, went bananas and sent an email back which [...]

    • 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 [...]