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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 #16: Cold Call

October 15, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Cold Calling

If you find a job that you really want, but lack any “inside” connections, try cold calling. This involves calling a company’s main line and asking to speak with either the hiring manager or human resources. Many times you will be brushed off by the receptionist, but if you do reach the right person on [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #15: Follow Up

October 5, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Following Up

These days it’s not enough to just apply to an open position. You need to take the extra step to ensure that you get noticed. This is why following up is so important. Following up can take many forms: phone calls, emails, or even hand written notes. This gives the employer an extra reason to [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #14: Informational Interviews

September 29, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Informational Interviews

Want to get a foot in the door? Try to land an informational interview. An informational interview is your chance to learn more about a company face-to-face. It’s not a real interview, but it is a great chance to make a positive first impression. However, these interviews are not given away to just anyone. You [...]

Gradversity Quick Tip #13: Be Confident

September 24, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Speaking

One of the best things that you can do for your job hunt is to be confident. A confident person can draw the admiration and appreciation of the people around them in ways that other people can’t. Imagine if you were able to influence your interviewer just because you believe in what you are saying [...]

    • 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 [...]