Good First Impressions

Digital footprint is a trail of data you leave behind while using the internet like social media posts, emails you’ve sent, and websites you have visited. Its very important to have a good digital footprint because its sometimes how people can get a good impression on you.

For example jobs and other professional things that you would apply for. The employer would look you up on the internet and if they see unprofessional posts, very personal and embarrassing information, they might not choose you for the possition because of the information they’ve found.

In the article, The Power of a Positive Digital Footprint for Students, they said, “Employers are increasingly making use of Internet search engines to locate and evaluate online information about potential employees”( jalger). This quote shows that employers are searching the internet for any kind of information about you.

Having a good digital footprint can shape your professional repuation, people will respect you more. Having a strong and good online presence can build trust and protect your privacy. In the video Creating Your Digital Footprint with Social Media she gives tips on how to create a good digital fooprint by making a vlog, writing a blog, making a press release, and making an e book and uploading it on Amazon.com and doing that will make you an author. Having a good digital footprint will help you gain more opportunities and give you a good reputation.

“Digital Footprint Film Poster” by mrmayo is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.