Digital footprint
How might your digital footprint affect your future opportunities? Give at least two examples.
A digital footprint is a very important aspect in our modern lives, as the world advances into a technological direction. Everyday as more technology further advances, more employers receive more sources that allow them to gain valuable information about possible employees. These sources have plenty of benefits, but many down sides as well. For example, if an employer needs to make a final decision between possible contestants it will be much easier for the employer to find valuable information about them online. However, with all these new sources it is much easier to find previous posts or images of people that may or may not be beneficial towards certain employments. Since employers want their company or brand to have a good reputation to gain clientele. They wouldn't want to hire someone with a reputation that could possibly jeopardize their image and since information is quite simple to find online by anyone, they prefer not to risk it. In the future, we never know who or what opportunities we may encounter and we all know that it's better to be safe than sorry so to avoid future complications, it's best to be more tentative to what we do or post around cameras or other social platforms.
Describe at least three strategies that you can use to keep your digital footprint appropriate and safe.
Now that we know the main idea and purpose of a digital footprint in the future, we need to understand how to upkeep a positive image. A very simple yet effective strategy, is to never post or do anything online that you wouldn't want anyone important seeing in the future. Even with private accounts or deleted posts it is always possible for them to resurface using numerous sources. The best idea is always live a life you're proud of and the rest will fall into place. Another well rounded strategy seems very small, yet it's quite effective and it is to take caution before giving you're personal information online. For example, it's always safer to give personal information to more common known sites apposed to sketchy or unknown places. If certain information is shared with the wrong source, it can easily be hacked and the information may be used for negative purposes. Lastly, a good strategy is to always keep your devices updated and clean. A good idea is to constantly every once and a while check and update your devices and other media. This strategy is my favourite because it keeps me up to date and overall more organized.
What information did you learn that you would pass on to other students? How would you go about telling them?
After answering the previous questions, I've learned plenty of information. One of the biggest points is that it's very simple to jeopardize a digital footprint even with one simple mistake. I've also learned to think before I do something, as I don't know how it can affect my future or who's filming. I feel that it's very important for everyone to know how scary the internet really is and how risky it can be. A good way to tell others would be to verbally express certain concerns or to raise more awareness for digital footprints. It's always a good idea to help others out.
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