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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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How To Disguise A Checkered Work History

March 28, 2011 Posted By: Cathy Eng Category: Marketing Yourself

Many of us have, even through no fault of our own, had a bumpy work history. This may be due to lay-offs, illnesses, temporary contractual work, staying home to raise children, career transitions, or a myriad of other situations. You may have perfectly legitimate reasons; however an employer may not understand why you have short [...]

What Not To Include On Your Resume

January 30, 2011 Posted By: Cathy Eng Category: Resumes

There are certain aspects of a candidate’s resume that can have the opposite effect than intended. Seemingly helpful information that is found in a “typical resume” can have a negative effect on certain job candidates, sending their resume straight to the trash. Here are a few examples of information you may want to leave out [...]

How To Send A Cover Letter Electronically

October 13, 2010 Posted By: Cathy Eng Category: Cover Letters

A fairly common question I hear from clients is, “how do I send a cover letter via email?” Well, my advice is never to attach the letter as a Word document to the email and expect them to read it. Hiring managers simply do not have time to open a scan multiple documents in search [...]

What Are The Breakable Resume Rules?

September 25, 2010 Posted By: Cathy Eng Category: Resumes

The evolution of the resume has been quite extensive and trends change as fast as those of technology or fashion. Add to that an increasingly competitive job market and more and more highly qualified individuals applying for the same jobs. So, why are so many people using old, antiquated resume templates? More importantly, what can [...]

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      4 Ways Online Education Enhances Convenience for Students

      May 15, 2012 | Posted By: Jesse Langley | Category: Online Colleges

      In many schools across the country, taking online courses is no longer a choice. Educators from elementary school to higher education are recognizing the vast importance of introducing students to the benefits of digital learning materials as a way to prepare them for the tech-dependent professional world they’ll soon encounter. Although students may not always [...]

      Interview with an Advertising Executive

      May 14, 2012 | Posted By: JustJobs | Category: Experiences

      This is a true story as told to LatPro.com, the worldwide leader in providing online employment resources for Hispanic and bilingual professionals. LatPro is the largest diversity employment site in the U.S. and the most complete personal career advancement service for Latino and bilingual professionals. Read the following interview with an Advertising Executive and get [...]

      3 Steps to Creating an Attention-Grabbing Resume

      May 8, 2012 | Posted By: Jessica Hernandez | Category: Resumes

      In a time when millions of workers are unemployed and competition for positions is higher than ever, you want to make sure that you’re able to stand out among your competition. But how can your resume make an impact when so many others are applying? Take a look at these three steps to creating an [...]

      Diversify Your Job Search

      May 7, 2012 | Posted By: Jessica Sanders | Category: LinkedIn

      In our technologically advanced world, there are more and more ways to be job searching. Although email and craigslist are your go-to searching techniques, it’s important that you employ a variety of tactics. This ensures that you are getting a complete view of your job options and reaching every employer possible. “You’ve posted your resume online and are [...]

      3 Ways to Contribute to Your Resume without “Real” Job Experience

      May 7, 2012 | Posted By: Nadia Jones | Category: Resumes

      One of the most difficult aspects of finding a job immediately out of college is approaching a competitive job market with little to no actual work experience. With so many qualified individuals on the job market today, it can be a real struggle to get your foot in the door. Experience is everything. Or at least that is [...]