Your Digital Reputation

How to Build and Protect Your Digital Reputation Online profiles have become a kind of digital resume. This means that anyone—from new friends and people you’re interested in, to schools, potential universities, or employers—can look up your name or check your social media accounts. Be mindful of what you post, as once something is public, it might be challenging to remove. It’s essential to pay attention to your digital reputation and make changes if necessary.

“Google” Yourself – If you find older photos or posts that are publicly accessible and you didn’t realize were visible, this is a great time to review and adjust your privacy settings. Change the visibility of posts and photos you’d prefer to keep private.

Think Before Posting, Liking, or Following – Make sure the pages, groups, photos, tweets, or videos you like, follow, or comment on genuinely represent your beliefs and the kind of things or people you want to be associated with. Remember, others may not understand that you liked a page or uploaded a photo as a joke and may miss the full context. When in doubt, don’t post!