Four Things Job Seekers Can Do To Improve Their Online Presence

by Beverly Aarons 24. December 2009 09:11

Do an internet search of your name and find out what can be seen online about you. Many job seekers are extremely naïve about the impact of what they say and do online. Today it is common for employers to do an internet search on a prospective employee before they even call the person in for an interview. What will they find? This is especially important for recent law school graduates to consider. Will employers find photos of you drunk after a night of partying? Will they run across a ten page rant on your personal blog about a former employer or your former school? If so, you may not be called in for an interview.
If you see negative information about yourself on the internet, remove it. That could include inappropriate pictures, internet postings and even private blogs. Consider making your personal blogs private and placing your family and friends in a separate (invitation only) social network. For example, you may want to reserve Facebook for friends and family while LinkedIn is used for business contacts.
Consider creating a professional looking website with your resume and professional “portfolio” online. Your portfolio could include awards, employer/professor recommendations and links to legal related articles you have written.
Make sure your online information, especially employment history, is consistent with the information you give all of your employers. If you have a blog online that talks about being fired last year; but don’t mention it to a prospective employer they probably won’t hire you.

Four Things Job Seekers Can Do To Improve Their Online Presence

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