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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 You Work For Free?

December 27, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Internships

Careersthatdontsuck has a great article posted called 7 Reasons You Should Work For Free. I love this piece as I’m a big fan of taking internships or volunteer work as a way to gain experience and/or a foot in the door. So I guess the answer is yes. If you can’t find work that pays, [...]

How Don Dodge Landed On His Feet After A Layoff

November 17, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Finding Jobs

In my recent post How To Handle A Layoff In Style, I wrote about Don Dodge. Don was a long time Microsoft employee who was recently given a layoff notice. And what did Don do after being let go? Far from lashing out at Microsoft, Don had only glowing things to say on his blog [...]

January 2009 Roundup

February 1, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Monthly Roundup

Happy February Everyone! It’s time for the monthly roundup where I provide a look back at some of the best posts that January 2009 had to offer: How to sabotage your job search Why network? Resumes vs Cover Letters Best. Job. Ever. Job Hunting 2.0 Obama and your job search Confessions from HR You need to [...]

IT Jobs Can Be Hard To Find

January 29, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Entry Level

Interesting question posted over at Career Doctor regarding new graduates and IT jobs. While the question itself if too vague to know what “Chuck” is doing to find a job, the answer is spot on, especially for those of you who are hoping to work in IT. Not only do you need the skills and [...]

    • 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 [...]