Articles

= __Building an Online Presence More Important Than Ever __ =

 Some say that it's not a good idea to post stuff on facebook, myspace and/or other websites that you can easily be found on. That putting the wrong things online can defame you, well I think that is partially true. Many teens post pictures, videos and statuses that may not be appropriate in the eyes of an older person, a possible job or even colleges. Educators and parents have long cautioned students about damaging information online, but now many say its important to build a positive digital footprint. When should you start your online persona? "the earlier, the better," in the words of Colleen Brondou?  Employers routinely use the Internet to find out everything they can about a potential hire. Photos and information posted online when a person has their guard down can be more telling than anything a person writes on a resume, says in an interview or gets a reference to say. Some people have tried to protect their online reputation by changing their names on social networking sites. Although this might prevent a prospective employer from seeing an inappropriate photo, it won’t help you build a positive online presence that sets you apart from the crowd.