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What to know about your online reputation.. And why it matters. By: Olivia Little. Employers can go on Facebook too. Just by typing up your name, employers can find and look at your social networking sites. Be careful what you post.
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What to know about your online reputation.. And why it matters By: Olivia Little
Employers can go on Facebook too. • Just by typing up your name, employers can find and look at your social networking sites. Be careful what you post. • "The internet is the first, second and third stop for employers today when considering you for a job," said Michael Fertik. • Stop and think before you post.
The facts • “70 percent of company recruiters said they'd rejected applicants based on information they found online.” • “Only 15 percent of job applicants said they thought information found online would impact their ability to get a job.” • “4 out of 10 employers in Microsoft's survey said critical comments about previous employers factored into their decision.”
Don’t post this online.. • Pictures with alcohol • Bad Grammar • Gossip • Comments about previous employers
Avoid confusion • If you have a common name, try to make your profile a little different. • If an employer sees your name with an inappropriate profile, even if it isn’t yours, they will pass you on without a second thought. • Make sure your online profile describes how you want to be seen in real life.
Privacy policies • Change your privacy settings so only friends can see your page. • Check often for any changes in privacy settings. • Enter your name in Google to see if anything comes up.
If there are bad thingsabout you online… • Create a website which shows positive things about yourself. • Request removal at the Internet Archive. • Hire a service to clean up your online reputation.
In conclusion, always remember… • Never say anything online that you wouldn’t want a future boss to see. • Keep some things private • Lastly, think before you post.
Sources • http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/clean-up-your-online-reputation/article.aspx • http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/04/13/is-your-online-reputation-hurting-you-3-quick-ways-to-clean-it/ • 2 for 1 Article