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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 [...]

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Gradversity Quick Tip #26: Look At Non-Profits

December 26, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Non-Profit

As a new grad, it can be very difficult to break into the Entry Level Job market. That being said, one of the other areas you can look at is the Non-Profit sector. Not-For-Profit organizations are always looking for smart, motivated people. And while they often pay less than For-Profit companies, they can provide great [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #25: Take A Break

December 23, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Work-Life Balance

Job hunting can be a full time job. When the pressure is on to find steady income, it’s tempting to spend every waking hour preparing resumes for every posted position. However, going full speed without a break is a sure-fire recipe for burn out. Make sure that you take enough time in your day to [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #23: Manage Stress

December 15, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Work-Life Balance

Job hunting is stressful. This is a fact that every job hunter knows well. However, successful candidates are often those who are able to manage their stress. Stress can cause anxiety, changes in tone, hand shakes, nervous stuttering, and many other minor issues. If you are unable to manage this stress, it can cost you [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #22: Public Speaking

December 10, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Public Speaking

Nervous for interviews? Try getting practice through public speaking. Many people fear having to speak in front of crowds and this same type of fear can crop up during interviews as well. Volunteering for speaking roles in class assignments or joining a club like Toastmasters can help to give you the confidence to speak in [...]

    • Recent Articles

      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 [...]

      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 [...]

      Crimes in College: How they’ll affect your Job Opportunities in the Future

      January 23, 2012 | Posted By: Jane Smith | Category: Preparation

      College—While it’s usually a fun and adventurous experience for most students, there are other students who get into legal trouble due to their definition of “fun.” Getting charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in college is more common than one may think. And while it doesn’t make you the scum of the earth—after all [...]

      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 [...]

      Philanthropic Field Representative Gives Canine Eyes to the Blind

      January 19, 2012 | Posted By: JustJobs | Category: Standing Out

      This is the career story of a professional philanthropist as told to JustJobs.com Academy. This site features real stories from professionals in a myriad of professions. If you have considered a career in philanthropy, read on to learn what the job is really like from this Philanthropic Field Representative. Visit JustJobs for more interviews with philanthropy [...]