Creating a Positive Digital Footprint
The image I chose above displays how companies search into your background. Having a clean digital footprint not only looks good, but it could get you a job in the future. In our day and age when you apply for a job, it is a certainty that you are investigated before taking the interview. Everything you post is kept forever on the internet, with websites like the way-back machine and internet archives, your posts are here to stay. Attempting to delete a post may be a short-term solution, but on the long road, it won’t work. It’s way too easy to access information about people and things on the internet, so you can never be safe. For websites like Instagram, they suggest “privat[ing your] account”. Although it is only a short solution, it can still be effective. When you private your account “your content will only be seen by the people who follow you”. Be careful about what you post on your Instagram stories and posts, as some content is looked down upon by hr if you’re looking for a job. Overall it’s important to stay safe on the internet, and it’s important to maintain a clean digital footprint.
Personal/Social Competency Reflection
Some preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced online presence include being careful with what is posted. Posting the wrong image or video could ruin your reputation in an instant.
By having fun online, I make a positive difference to my peers. It’s important to stay safe, but it’s always important to make sure you have fun online, and with friends too.
I make digital ethical choices such as staying safe on the internet in order to maintain a positive digital footprint. Making safe decisions on the internet will ensure you maintain a positive digital footprint
Works Cited
“Employee Screening for HR Made Simple.” Background Check Central, 30 Jan. 2020, https://www.backgroundcheckcentral.com/2020/01/employee-screening-for-hr-made-simple.
Instagram Safety and Privacy | About Instagram. https://about.instagram.com/safety. Accessed 26 Apr. 2022.
Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. https://archive.org/web/. Accessed 26 Apr. 2022.