We’ve written about the dangers of unprofessional Facebook and MySpace profiles previously, but the issue keeps coming up. A recent article from the Treasure Coast Palm details a survey of 320 college admissions officers conducted by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. According to the survey, admitted to using the Internet to help make decisions on potential applicants. Of those who used the Internet, 38% said that their findings negatively affected their impressions of candidates.
Whether you’re applying for a job, applying to school, or even going out on a blind date; owning your Google search results is key to finding success. Merely setting your profile to private is not a guarantee of protection in the Internet age, which means constant vigilance in monitoring your online reputation is a must.
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