Developing a good digital footprint
Steps to a good digital footprint
Tidy up your existing accounts
De-activate any online profiles you are not using.
Think carefully about who you would like to have access to your posts, then check and tighten
your privacy settings in all social media sites, e.g. Twitter and Facebook.
Take down photos that don't show you in the best light (and consider asking others to remove
photos you have been tagged in).
Delete posts that you no longer want people to see. Facebook, for example, provides
guidance on how to do this in its privacy and settings area.
Think before you post
Consider how your personal views and comments posted online will be read by
others. Remember information on the internet can be communicated fast and could be difficult
to delete or amend.
Create separate accounts for your personal and professional profiles.
Think about who is shaping your digital footprint – is it you or your friends?
Build a positive digital footprint
Build up a LinkedIn profile to showcase your achievements (e.g. awards, projects or
qualifications).
Be active on Twitter for your profession or field of interest.
Read and comment on the blogs of experts in your field.
Start your own blog, if appropriate to your study or work.
Be active on sites, for example discussion forums or LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your
profession or area of interest.
Steps to a good digital footprint
Tidy up your existing accounts
De-activate any online profiles you are not using.
Think carefully about who you would like to have access to your posts, then check and tighten
your privacy settings in all social media sites, e.g. Twitter and Facebook.
Take down photos that don't show you in the best light (and consider asking others to remove
photos you have been tagged in).
Delete posts that you no longer want people to see. Facebook, for example, provides
guidance on how to do this in its privacy and settings area.
Think before you post
Consider how your personal views and comments posted online will be read by
others. Remember information on the internet can be communicated fast and could be difficult
to delete or amend.
Create separate accounts for your personal and professional profiles.
Think about who is shaping your digital footprint – is it you or your friends?
Build a positive digital footprint
Build up a LinkedIn profile to showcase your achievements (e.g. awards, projects or
qualifications).
Be active on Twitter for your profession or field of interest.
Read and comment on the blogs of experts in your field.
Start your own blog, if appropriate to your study or work.
Be active on sites, for example discussion forums or LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your
profession or area of interest.
