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Your digital footprint:
Isn't as important as what the people who know you in real life think.
Something you should be aware of and make positive efforts to control.
Doesn't matter, because the Internet changes too often for anything to stick for a long time.
Not too important, because everybody's got something embarrassing online by now.
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If you find something in your digital footprint that is unflattering, you should:
Not worry about it.
Attempt to fix it, such as by untagging a photo or deleting an account.
Post something unflattering about someone else, to distract from your footprint.
Never go online again.
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If you're very careful about what you post, your digital footprint should be in great shape. Right?
Yes, because you can do a lot to shape your digital footprint
Yes, but you should still monitor your footprint, because others' actions can affect it.
Yes, but others may still post something unflattering about you in the future.
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Because employers often look for information about applicants online, you should:
Delete all of your accounts, so there's nothing to find.
Post to social networking sites a lot more often, so your older posts get buried.
Consider the strengths and weaknesses of your digital footprint and see what changes you can make.
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To get a sense of your digital footprint, you should:
Google yourself once a year.
Google yourself every day.
Google yourself regularly, and monitor what your friends posts, in case they've posted something about you.
Delete all of your accounts and start fresh.
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It is important to respect my friends' digital footprints because:
Digital citizenship is the responsibility of everyone who goes online.
My actions can affect the shape of their digital footprints.
I want my friends to treat my digital footprint with the same respect.
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You can use the following online tools to help craft a digital footprint that is appealing to employers:
Twitter
Personal web site
Linked In
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