Unflattering personal information drifting around the Internet, known by some as “digital dirt,” can doom a job search before it even gets started. Job hunters should know that recruiters can, and often do, read much of what’s posted about them on the Web.
According to a 2005 survey of 102 executive recruiters by ExecuNet, an executive job-search and networking organization, 75% of recruiters use search engines to uncover information about candidates, and 26% of recruiters have eliminated candidates because of information found online. This site gives tips on how to clean up your digital dirt.
1. Google yourself.
2. Clean up your Facebook.
3.Bury your dirt.
4.Tune in to your blog buzz.
Some more tips from
This site gives specific ideas:
1. Spell your name differently. William D.R. Buckley is different from Bill Buckley, William Roger Buckley etc. Google each and use different spellings with discretion.
2. Use your initials when posting online, WDRB - can be attributed when desired but not so easy to find later.
3. Use a pseudonym online, decide on one - today, right now - with email.
4. Have a separate anonymous email address, some people will Google your email address directly, especially if you have a common name.
5. Be carefull with what you post online!
One might not have a blog or facebook but someone could post false accusations about you. It’s best to check google once in a while.
