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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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Why I Don’t Like LinkedIn Recommendations

June 17, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: LinkedIn

Last week I received a LinkedIn request from a former colleague who I worked with years ago. He was asking for a generic LinkedIn recommendation that he could use as part of his profile. I must admit, he’s a good guy. He does quality work and he’s fun to hang out with. We’ve even played [...]

Gradversity is now on LinkedIn!

February 25, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: LinkedIn

At long last, I am now up and running on LinkedIn. You can find my profile by clicking the button below: So what do you need to do to join my network? There are three simple rules: You have to let me know how you found my profile. Mention this post on Gradversity.com, or another [...]

10 Great Job Search Resources

February 4, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Career Sites

I love finding new online resources! If you can get past the self-promotion, Jason at JibberJobber has an interesting post on his favorite online job search resources. Not only are there links to some old favorites (including Indeed and LinkedIn), he also has links to some new resources that I wasn’t even aware of (such [...]

Social Networking and Your Job Hunt

January 26, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Social Networking

Though I may be a little slow on the uptake, I’m starting to come around to the idea of online social networking, particularly when it comes to helping new graduates find entry level jobs. Up until this point, I have always craved my personal privacy and have never opened a Facebook, MySpace, or any other [...]

    • 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 [...]