When I searched for myself on the internet, I couldn’t find anything except for my Google accounts, which have no personal information about me posted. I’m glad that I have no prominent digital footprint because if I try to apply for jobs or post-secondary in the future, my employers couldn’t find anything that could risk my potential job or university. If my digital footprint was represented by the “5 C’s,” I think it would be cautious sharing of information. All my social media accounts are private so that I can control who looks at my posts, and I never let anyone I don’t know access and follow my accounts. Even once you are following me, I don’t post or comment anything inappropriate or something that could be offensive to someone else.

If someone has a negative digital footprint that can be found once searched on the internet, it could easily affect possible careers, jobs, and applications to universities or colleges in the future. If the person hiring you searches up your name and finds inappropriate comments or content, they most likely will not consider you for the job. The same thing applies if you’re trying to get into post-secondary schools. Your application will stand out negatively, and the chances of you getting into your preferred school will be very slim. Employers are looking for strong role models and leaders for their place of work, in which a digital footprint may actually benefit you. If your footprint is positive, such as showing past achievements or posting insightful and meaningful photos with no negativity, this will make you more appealing to your employers.

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