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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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The Value of Social Networks in Establishing an Online Presence

October 10, 2010 Posted By: Gwynne Murphy Category: Social Networking

I know the title seems heavy, but it is an important concept to understand. Students know about and use social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter. However, many of them are oblivious to the potential value that these online networks possess. Students and job seekers, alike, need to recognize that these sites can and will [...]

Big Unemployment Numbers Spell Trouble For Your Job Search

February 8, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Preparation

The unemployment numbers came back late last week and there is only one word to describe them: Ugly. According to the data, 626,000 people made initial jobless claims, which was 35,000 more than the previous month. Not only is that an incredible (and depressing) increase, but it also marks a level of jobless claims not [...]

No Jobs for Experienced HR MBAs?

January 22, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Hidden Jobs

Sometimes, even experienced MBA graduates need help to find a job. An HR Generalist wrote to the Career Doctor to vent their frustration with a job search that has led nowhere. But given the techniques that this person was using, it’s no surprise. Here’s an excerpt: I go into company web sites daily and respond [...]

Job Hunting 2.0

January 16, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Hidden Jobs

A new ComputerWorld article, Web 2.0 adds a new twist to familiar job search strategies, covers many of the cutting edge tools that people are using today to get ahead in their jobs search. These tips are even more important with the recent downturn in the economy. While it is a long article (and well [...]

    • Recent Articles

      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 [...]