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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 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 [...]

Bullet Points In Your Cover Letter?

November 18, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Cover Letters

Sounds like an interesting idea. If you get in early enough, it may help you stand out from the crowd (before everyone starts doing it). See here. Does it work? I’d love to hear from someone who has tried this!

Advice On Changing Your Cover Letter Intro

September 25, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Cover Letters

Very interesting advice over at Karen Burns, Working Girl. Her post, How NOT To Start Your Cover Letter, describes why you shouldn’t start your cover letter with the following line: Please accept my resume for consideration of the (XYZ) position within your organization. She goes on to suggest some alternatives based on the industry you [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #8: Sign Your Cover Letters

September 7, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Signature

Always sign your cover letter. Even if you are submitting a digital one, scan in a copy of your signature. This gesture goes a long way when it comes to standing out from the crowd. While you won’t get hired for your signature, you might just get noticed.

    • Recent Articles

      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

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      What to Do When You Haven’t Done a Lot

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      What You Can Learn in an MBA Program

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