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Section 6

Your social media profile

Don’t underestimate the power of social media profiles to show off your skills
– give employers a peek into your personality and it could land you a job. Most
recruiters visit your social media accounts to get a better view of who you really
are, and this can make or break your job application.

What is a digital footprint?

This describes the trail, traces or ‘footprints’ that people leave online.

The information you submit online, such as forum registration, emails and
attachments, uploading videos or digital images leaves traces of personal
information about you and is openly available for public viewing.

Important to remember when using Facebook

1 Do not slander your current employer.
2 Compromised photos (like you are drunk at a party) leave a negative
impression and not a professional image of yourself.
3 Think twice before posting negative political or religious comments.
4 Delete offensive comments from friends on your wall. Consider adjusting the
privacy settings to ensure that you evaluate content when someone posts.
5 Check for information that contradicts your details. Ensure that your personal
information is reliable. This shows that you are attentive to details.

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