Posts for Gradversity


4 Ways Online Education Enhances Convenience for Students

From Gradversity
May 15, 2012 at 3:51 pm
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 ... (more)

Interview with an Advertising Executive

From Gradversity
May 14, 2012 at 9:25 am
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 ... (more)

3 Steps to Creating an Attention-Grabbing Resume

From Gradversity
May 8, 2012 at 10:50 am
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. ... (more)

Diversify Your Job Search

From Gradversity
May 7, 2012 at 10:42 am
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 ... (more)

3 Ways to Contribute to Your Resume without “Real” Job Experience

From Gradversity
May 7, 2012 at 10:28 am
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 ... (more)

Oh, The Places You (Might) Go

From Gradversity
May 1, 2012 at 5:09 pm
When it comes time for a major life transition, there are so many factors to consider. Whether you are looking for a new career or continuing your education, you have to decide ... (more)

Book Review: I Got My Dream Job and So Can You

From Gradversity
April 29, 2012 at 10:25 am
Today we are reviewing the new book I Got My Dream Job and So Can You by Pete Leibman. At 246 pages, it’s a medium length book and should be a quick read for almost anyone. ... (more)

Interview Answers That’ll Knock Their Socks Off!

From Gradversity
April 27, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Job searching can be a harrowing one whether it happens before or after graduation. Though the economy is showing signs of life, employers have had the dubious luxury of choice ... (more)

Interview with a Technical Writer

From Gradversity
April 20, 2012 at 4:01 pm
This is a true story as told to DiversityJobs, where you can find career interviews for the job you’ve been looking at and available positions in your desired field. I am ... (more)

Major Choices

From Gradversity
April 17, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Statistics show that two-thirds of college seniors graduated with student loans in 2010, carrying an average of $25,250 in debt. In addition, due to The Great Recession and its ... (more)

Interview with Staffing Agent

From Gradversity
April 17, 2012 at 2:23 pm
This is a true story told to LatPro.com, the worldwide leader in providing online employment resources for Hispanic and bilingual professionals since 1997. With 95 of the Fortune ... (more)

I Just Graduated…Now What??

From Gradversity
April 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The graduation parties are over, you’ve moved out of your dorm, and reality is beginning to set in. The Real World. Not the MTV reality TV show, but the actual real world. It’s ... (more)

Exercises You Can Do in Your Dorm Room to Stay Fit

From Gradversity
April 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Life in the dorm is hectic, especially when it comes to eating. The salads, fresh fruits and vegetables of home are replaced with delivery pizzas, potato chips and all-night candy ... (more)

4 Interview Mistakes that Probably Jeopardized your Chances

From Gradversity
March 27, 2012 at 2:46 pm
So you got the called in for the interview but you blew it. Not really sure where you went wrong? There could be several factors, but below is a list of the most common. To make ... (more)

How Social Media May Change Your Future Employers Mind

From Gradversity
March 27, 2012 at 2:07 pm
There’s no denying that there are great benefits to social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Even beyond the obvious benefits of staying in touch with friends, family, ... (more)

Job Search Mistakes that May Prove Costly

From Gradversity
March 27, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The outcome of your job search depends on your effort. If you’re a serious job seeker, you understand your search is an investment and want to see results. However, those ... (more)

London: Finding a Job and Making the Move

From Gradversity
March 27, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Moving to London is a great step to take for many people, both in terms of advancing your career and broadening your experiences. Although there are plenty of jobs available ... (more)

Would You Give Your Facebook Password To Your Employer?

From Gradversity
March 20, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Interesting article on CNBC today regarding a new candidate screening technique. It involves asking the candidate for their Facebook username and password so that the company can ... (more)

Interview with a Dance Instructor

From Gradversity
March 20, 2012 at 11:30 am
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 ... (more)

3 Things Every Online College Graduate Should be Doing During a Job Search

From Gradversity
March 7, 2012 at 11:25 am
Though the repute of an online degree has improved since the days of diploma mill websites that traded money for fake diplomas, a stigma still hangs over online colleges in the ... (more)

Background Check Infographic

From Gradversity
March 7, 2012 at 10:28 am
Interesting infographic on background checks. Great information to know as a job seeker… Visit< Business.com for background checks and other business resources. Tags: ... (more)

Resume Mistakes Job Seekers Make

From Gradversity
March 6, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Any job seeker who has tried writing a resume knows resume writing is much more complex than it actually looks. There is an art to designing a resume and when job seekers get it ... (more)

5 Reasons Graduate School Might Be Your Answer

From Gradversity
February 27, 2012 at 11:06 am
Enrolling in a graduate school program can require a significant investment of time and money, and that can give many prospective students pause. While it may not be for everyone, ... (more)

The Top 5 Things to do With Your English Degree

From Gradversity
February 27, 2012 at 11:05 am
Roll it up and use it as a telescope to spy on your successful neighbors. Print a fake MBA on the back of it. Sweep piles of dirt onto it when you can’t find your dust pan. Forget ... (more)

Grad School as Part of Your Professional Development

From Gradversity
February 15, 2012 at 4:08 pm
In today’s cutthroat job market, professional development is essential to success. Professionals cannot sit back and hope their careers will develop on their own; they have to ... (more)