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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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Leave Feelings about Former Employer at Home When Interviewing

January 24, 2012 Posted By: David Thomas Category: Preparation

Ninety-nine percent of us have all had that employer we didn’t like, who messed up our careers, made eight-hour days seem like 16 hour days, and on and on. That being said, have you gone on a job interview recently and purposely or accidentally trashed a former employer? If the answer is yes, there is [...]

You Don’t Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression

January 19, 2012 Posted By: David Thomas Category: Marketing Yourself

How much time and thought do you put into your overall appearance preparations when you go on a job interview? If the answer is little to none, then there is a good chance that you are still looking for a job. You see, appearance, including clothing and grooming, does make the man or woman in [...]

The myth of the dream job

December 30, 2008 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Tips

One of the things that drives be crazy when I speak with new graduates is that so many of them are looking for their “dream job”. While I can’t fault anyone for wanting this, I don’t feel that it is realistic at this stage. There are two reason for this. The first has to do [...]

What is an interview?

December 15, 2008 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Preparation

Now, it’s time to talk about interviews. So far we have covered: Preparation Networking Finding an Opening Application (Resume and Cover Letter) Interview Offer/Acceptance An interview is the one opportunity for the employer to meet you face-to-face in order to judge how well suited you are for the position. This is, by far, the most [...]

    • 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

      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 [...]

      Controlling Your Interview

      February 6, 2012 | Posted By: YP Edge | Category: Preparation

      Aaron McDaniel (aka “Mr. Business”) is the author of the Young Professional’s Edge blog (YP Edge). He is a corporate director, entrepreneur, public speaker, community volunteer and avid world traveler. Aaron has experience in sales, customer care, marketing, operations, strategy and business development and has managed over 110 different direct reports and organizations as large [...]

      What You Can Learn in an MBA Program

      January 26, 2012 | Posted By: Jesse Langley | Category: Grad School

      If you’re thinking about going back to school, enrolling in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a great way to prepare yourself with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be successful in the exciting and competitive industry of business. To truly determine whether this program is suited for you, it’s important to [...]