Good afternoon, it's June 23rd, 2011, and today we are discussing your online presence, and what it means to your current or prospective job, as well as to other facets of your life.
Many people will tell you that to land a good job, your online presence must be air-tight. They say, watch out what you post on Facebook, Twitter, or any other site where the public can view your information. It doesn't stop there -- the Internet is filled with third-parties who are laying in wait to accumulate your information and data, so that they can sell or repost it for their own means, costing you your image and security.
So, what is the real answer when it comes to promoting a positive online image? First of all, Google yourself. What comes up? Keep scrolling down, make sure that there is NOTHING detrimental on the whole list. If that means taking down highly offensive words or pictures, do it. And remember, "when online, be kind." Whether in real life you are a real meanie or not, it's imperative to come across like a super sweetheart online. Don't be fake, just nice.
Ok, so what next? Well, that's where I believe the problem ends. There is a huge stigma that exists right now against promoting your image, in any way, on the computer. There is a huge difference between the way people talk and interact when their doing it online rather than in person. Online, for example, a provocative photo you share might be considered a-ok, whereas in any business environment with business casual dress, seeing that same image in person, or even on a piece of paper in your hands, would be considered totally unacceptable.
So, as a result, many individuals become squeamish when creating their online identity. We have a REAL problem here. You NEED an online identity, a strong, positive one, or else you will be left in the dust. And so, at this point, the new issue becomes not what YOU do, but what OTHERS do.
Most people reading this page would agree that while we can seamlessly control what WE do Online, it's what OTHERS do that we can't.
This is no more true than in the case of online stalkers. While we promote ourselves what we consider to be a healthy image, you never know, there are always people out there who will steal your identity for a few lousy bucks, costing you so much of your precious sanity, which we all have a limited capacity of to begin with lol.
Here are my answers to the serious question at hand. 1. Remember the golden rule, only I have a twist to it. Instead of treating others how you would like to be treated, how about treating others how you think they would like to be treated. Yes, I'm actually stating the obvious. Everyone, especially in this country, is completely different in personality and actions. So don't treat somebody in a manner which you find respectable, make a strong guess as to their personality is, and how they are, to help them as much as possible. 2. Now this one is even more important than the first. Now this is one your momma should have taught ya when you were young... lol or, that's how the saying goes anyway. Anyway, the trick is -- "if ya don't got nuthin ta say, don't say it at all." Don't tell lies, just bend the truth. And if you can't do that because of the situation at hand, then, don't say anything. Just talk slower if you have to. Practice that and you will succeed at this online thing. I'm telling you.
Many people will tell you that to land a good job, your online presence must be air-tight. They say, watch out what you post on Facebook, Twitter, or any other site where the public can view your information. It doesn't stop there -- the Internet is filled with third-parties who are laying in wait to accumulate your information and data, so that they can sell or repost it for their own means, costing you your image and security.
So, what is the real answer when it comes to promoting a positive online image? First of all, Google yourself. What comes up? Keep scrolling down, make sure that there is NOTHING detrimental on the whole list. If that means taking down highly offensive words or pictures, do it. And remember, "when online, be kind." Whether in real life you are a real meanie or not, it's imperative to come across like a super sweetheart online. Don't be fake, just nice.
Ok, so what next? Well, that's where I believe the problem ends. There is a huge stigma that exists right now against promoting your image, in any way, on the computer. There is a huge difference between the way people talk and interact when their doing it online rather than in person. Online, for example, a provocative photo you share might be considered a-ok, whereas in any business environment with business casual dress, seeing that same image in person, or even on a piece of paper in your hands, would be considered totally unacceptable.
So, as a result, many individuals become squeamish when creating their online identity. We have a REAL problem here. You NEED an online identity, a strong, positive one, or else you will be left in the dust. And so, at this point, the new issue becomes not what YOU do, but what OTHERS do.
Most people reading this page would agree that while we can seamlessly control what WE do Online, it's what OTHERS do that we can't.
This is no more true than in the case of online stalkers. While we promote ourselves what we consider to be a healthy image, you never know, there are always people out there who will steal your identity for a few lousy bucks, costing you so much of your precious sanity, which we all have a limited capacity of to begin with lol.
Here are my answers to the serious question at hand. 1. Remember the golden rule, only I have a twist to it. Instead of treating others how you would like to be treated, how about treating others how you think they would like to be treated. Yes, I'm actually stating the obvious. Everyone, especially in this country, is completely different in personality and actions. So don't treat somebody in a manner which you find respectable, make a strong guess as to their personality is, and how they are, to help them as much as possible. 2. Now this one is even more important than the first. Now this is one your momma should have taught ya when you were young... lol or, that's how the saying goes anyway. Anyway, the trick is -- "if ya don't got nuthin ta say, don't say it at all." Don't tell lies, just bend the truth. And if you can't do that because of the situation at hand, then, don't say anything. Just talk slower if you have to. Practice that and you will succeed at this online thing. I'm telling you.
Great info !! VC
ReplyDeleteThanks Girl, it's all based on my research and to be honest, alot of it comes from the heart. Happy Valentine's Day dear!
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