Reflecting on my Digital Identity

• Why do you think were there so many or so few hits about you?

I am not so active on Social media and I try my best to withhold my identity where it’s not necessary.

• Would you prefer to have more or less hits, and why?

I would prefer to have less hits, I found 2 hits.

• What might the benefits of having lots of hits on Google be in the future?

It would be easier for employers to find you.

• What potential downsides are there to having many hits on Google?

You won’t have much privacy if everyone knows your details.

• Explain why your Google-presence may help or hinder you getting a job after your degree.

If you have left a bad impression or have been involved in controversial things, this can impact an employers view on you.

Facebook

• What information is available on this public profile? Are there photos visible? Are your interests visible?

Not much is available on my public profile. I do have a display picture and this is visible. None of my interests are visible, however if they were they wouldn’t be an issue as my interests aren’t bad.

• What makes you uncomfortable about the visibility of this information, and why?

This doesn’t make me uncomfortable as I set my privacy to that level.

• Explain why you would be happy/unhappy for a potential employer to see this page.

If a potential employer were to send me a friend request and view my profile, they would be happy as I not very active and when I do post I don’t post offensive things.

• How do you think Facebook calculates this?

I am not sure, maybe they are statistics of the pages where you spend alot of time.

• Do any of the people at the top of your on the list surprise you? Why do you think they are near the top?

Yes, more than the first 10 names at the top surprised me.

• Would you be happy or unhappy to show this list to your Facebook friends, and why?

I would be happy to show this to my Facebook friends, it would be interesting to see what they would get.

 

• What are the differences between a Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profile? How do people use them for different purposes?

Facebook and Twitter are mainly for socialising and keeping in contact with friends. LinkedIn in mainly for business profiles and professionals.

• How would you respond if a potential employer asked for the password to your social media account (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), and why? What about if they asked for your e-mail password?

I would not share my password with my employer.

• What is the impact on your digital identity does writing a blog post have?

It shows my opinion to whoever that wants to access it.

• Why do some bloggers choose to remain anonymous?

Some of their content might be controversial or offensive. In some cases if someone is a whistleblower they might be scared for their safety.

• If you were asked to enhance your digital identity right now, what would you do and why?

I’m pretty happy with my digital identity, my search came up as my linkedIn account which is what I wanted.