Digging up Dirt Career Services at Villa Maria

Digging up Dirt Career Services at Villa Maria

What’s In Your Profile? • Has anyone ever googled their name before? • What popped up? • Did you feel comfortable with everything you saw on your profile?

Don’t Be An Online Twit Popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Linked. In, and Twitter has allowed free access of personal and professional data. Employers are looking at what you are posting and are making judgments, which may be inaccurate about you before they even meet you!! Is there anything you wouldn’t want your future employer to see on any of your social media websites?

Take It Offline Do not post negative comments about past/present/future employers, jobs, co-workers, and clients Never post inappropriate or questionable photos and videos Drinking habits or going partying are unacceptable to post Offensive language, crude humor, or images should never be posted

Avoid Digital Dirt • Use the internet to your favor by creating a profile website that showcases your accomplishments and skills. Link your social media websites to your website • Blog to highlight your writing skills • Highlight your hobbies and interests that can work to your advantage • Include a link to your resume or job search documents • Create You. Tube videos that showcase your work • Make sure there is no spelling or grammar issues on your website • Try Googling your name and seeing what others may see about you!

Finding Digital Dirt Before Employer Internet searches Social media searches Public record searches Credit Checks Employment History Checks Educational History Checks