Designing your 'digital tattoo'
Everyone leaves a trail online, including job seekers. A person’s odds of getting a call back or a job may depend on what potential employers see when they search online. Chelsea Jay, a resume writer and career coach, said on #GetHired Live that she calls a person’s search results a “digital tattoo,” because they’ll either love it or regret it down the road. She recommends:
? Regularly search what search engines show about you
? Make sure the results are representing you in a good light
? Find the source of unflattering results and ask that it be taken down
? Be mindful when commenting online and the content you’re creating
? Don’t forget to check image results
? Build out online job profiles
How do you curate your digital presence? Tell us in the comments here.