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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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Gradversity Quick Tip #20: Get LinkedIn

November 24, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: LinkedIn

Over the past several years LinkedIn has become the premier social network for the modern job hunter. It provides access to contacts within any given organization which you wouldn’t have had before. If you aren’t taking advantage of networking power of LinkedIn, you are already losing the job search battle. Get on LinkedIn for the [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #19: Style AND Substance

November 3, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Resumes

When applying for a job that you really want, make sure to pay attention to both the style AND the substance of your application package. People with well formatted “fluff” resumes have difficulty landing jobs. The same goes for resumes that show great accomplishments in a messy, displeasing format. Ensure that you strike a balance [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #18: Stop Mumbling

October 30, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Speaking

Interviews can be very stressful and it’s not uncommon for a candidate to become anxious during this process. Unfortunately, some people tend to mumble or speak quietly when they are nervous. As a job candidate, this can be an interview killer. Employers are looking for strong, confident candidates and appearing nervous and anxious will not [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #17: Learn To Sell

October 28, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Marketing Yourself

Regardless of what people tell you, finding a job requires sales skills. You need to be able to pitch yourself to a company in order to land a position. One thing to keep in mind is that it’s not just about selling your skills. You also need to sell an employer on your fit with [...]

    • 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 [...]