Posts for Gradversity


For New Graduates Looking For Work In The UK

From Gradversity
November 6, 2011 at 6:03 pm
For many new graduates, looking for work can be a daunting task. However, there are a number of resources available online which are very effective in helping students find entry ... (more)

Welcome to Gradversity!

From Gradversity
November 4, 2011 at 4:03 pm
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 ... (more)

Using Your Social Media Profile To Get Headhunters To Call

From Gradversity
November 3, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Today, with the economy the way it is, no one is secure in their jobs and having a good professional headhunter is a definite plus. Headhunters can help you find a new job and ... (more)

The Slightly Devious Side to Volunteering

From Gradversity
November 2, 2011 at 10:54 am
Many students think volunteering is either a thing of the past or something that only rich, elderly country club members do. The secret that many people don’t ever hear is that ... (more)

How To Quit Your Job (If You Never Want To Work Again)

From Gradversity
October 20, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Probably not the best (traditional) career move, but we’ve all thought about it from time to time… Disclaimer: I don’t condone this behavior, but I did laugh ... (more)

Big Changes at Gradversity

From Gradversity
September 30, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Hey everyone! Over the next week, Gradversity is going to undergo some major changes. We will be changing from a simple blog to an article directory focused on the Entry Level ... (more)

3 Reasons Why Creating a Blog is Great for Your Job Search

From Gradversity
September 30, 2011 at 9:41 am
Developing and maintaining an online presence is becoming more important as employers rely on online background checks to research candidates. This is why it’s a good idea to ... (more)

LinkedIn And Your Resume: Related, But Not Twins

From Gradversity
September 22, 2011 at 8:54 am
LinkedIn profiles and resumes share overlapping functions, but their differences are too often overlooked, especially by users uncertain about social networking and new to LinkedIn. ... (more)

Protect your Privacy while Job Hunting Online

From Gradversity
September 20, 2011 at 8:36 am
If you are a recent graduate who is currently unemployed, chances are you’re using technology to help you with your search. While older, traditional job search methods such ... (more)

The Secret to Finding Your Dream Job

From Gradversity
September 18, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Today, new graduates and young professionals who are landing plum positions are those who are paving their own way. This entails a variety of tactics including networking, taking ... (more)

How Career Exploration Can Help New Grads Find Direction

From Gradversity
September 18, 2011 at 8:56 pm
The bad news: One of the toughest challenges for new grads is finding the direction they need to create a clear, focused, and ultimately successful job hunt. In a world filled ... (more)

4 Tips for Writing a Clean Green Resume

From Gradversity
September 9, 2011 at 8:53 am
The U.S. economy is slowly but surely making space for the green industry. As many products and services place their focus on energy preservation, more jobs are cropping up to ... (more)

Book Review: Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies

From Gradversity
September 6, 2011 at 8:00 am
Today we are reviewing the new book Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies by Joshua Waldman. At 316 pages, it’s a medium length book and should be a quick read for ... (more)

Book Review: Cracking the New Job Market

From Gradversity
August 30, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Today we are reviewing the new book Cracking the New Job Market by R. William Holland. At 231 pages, it’s a medium length book and should be a quick read for almost anyone. Let’s ... (more)

How To Create Your Personal Brand From Scratch

From Gradversity
July 27, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Steve Brady is a professional writer offering career advice and resume writing services at Quality Resumes. If you have just graduated or are a fairly new entrant into the professional ... (more)

To Grad School or Not to Grad School?

From Gradversity
July 24, 2011 at 4:38 pm
The following is a guest post from ProfessionalIntern.com Hunting in today’s job market can be a serious challenge: with the pool of available jobs shrinking, new college grads ... (more)

4 Ways to Develop Your Resume Like an Executive Resume Writer

From Gradversity
July 18, 2011 at 11:56 am
The following as a guest post from Jessica Hernandez. Writing an executive resume is challenging; tough decisions must be made along the way, including which career information ... (more)

What It Takes to Be a Lead Software Engineer

From Gradversity
July 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm
The following is a guest post from Ungerboeck Software. If you like a challenge, love technology, and want to stretch your leadership and team muscles, lead software engineer may ... (more)

How to Land a that Dream Graduate Job: Preparing for an Online Recruitment Test

From Gradversity
June 29, 2011 at 8:37 pm
The following is a guest post from The Test Factory. As a recent graduate you will have a lot on your plate when it comes to job-hunting. This guest article from The Test Factory ... (more)

Gradversity Makes The Best New Grad Blogs List

From Gradversity
June 27, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Got some great news today! Gradversity made the list of the 40 Best Career Counselor Blogs for the Brand New Graduate. It’s always great to get some positive recognition. Some ... (more)

Branding Basics for Twitter

From Gradversity
June 22, 2011 at 8:35 pm
The following is a guest post by Jessica Hernandez. Your Twitter account is probably more important to your job search than you could ever imagine.  Recruiters and employers are ... (more)

Yet Another Reason To Maintain A Stellar LinkedIn Profile

From Gradversity
June 2, 2011 at 11:32 pm
So the big news this week is that LinkedIn is in the process of launching a job application service that employers can build into their websites. This would allow them to accept ... (more)

3 Techniques to Make Your Resume Stand Out

From Gradversity
May 20, 2011 at 3:48 pm
The following is a guest post from Jessica Hernandez . There’s nothing like adding distinctive talents to your resume to help you stand out from the other candidates sitting ... (more)

Nestle Purina Careers Sponsoring iPad2 Sweepstakes!

From Gradversity
May 9, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Nestle Purina is sponsoring an iPad2 giveaway as a way to stay connected with students and new graduates over the busy summer months. To be eligible, all you need to do is answer ... (more)

The surgical approach to job-seeking

From Gradversity
May 4, 2011 at 10:15 pm
The following is a guest post from Team 24. A worrying number of graduates and young professionals think finding a job is as simple as sending out a few resumes or turning up outside ... (more)