Job-hunting? You’ve probably already revised your résumé, customized your cover letter, figured out good answers to standard interview questions, and thought you were all set. But before you finish your application, you might want to pause and think about what most applicants neglect: checking what the internet says about you.
Nowadays, it’s become the norm for employers to check a candidate’s online footprint. A quick Google search might unveil your LinkedIn profile, personal websites, old tweets, your blog comments, photographs, forum activities and even content that you’ve posted or uploaded many years back. Even though they’re mostly not connected to your qualifications, they can still affect a recruiter’s initial impression of you before you even get the opportunity to introduce yourself.
Your digital footprint is like your non-official digital résumé; an essential part of your professional image. Whether you like it or not, it can give away information about your communication style, your values and more importantly, if you take your career seriously. As such, it’s not just a matter of cyber hygiene to conduct a digital footprint audit before looking for another job. It’s a smart career move that you’ll certainly be thankful for down the road.
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