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<\/a><\/p>\nThe best way to figure out where your current reputation stands online is to search your name. This will show you what\u2019s being said about you on the Internet and allow you to see what pops up in name based search results. You\u2019re going to want to know if negative sentiment, an inappropriate article or photo or any incorrect information is appearing so you can take any necessary actions needed to correct or hide<\/p>\n
You can also perform this task on the social sites you currently have a presence on. For example, Facebook offers a few tools that allow you to see how you appear to other users. A quick search on Facebook Graphs, the company\u2019s natural language search engine, will show you in which context you appear to others. If you\u2019d like to get even more specific, you can use their \u201cview my profile as it seen by others\u201d feature to see how your profile looks to particular people. After you\u2019ve performed these searches, if you notice any items appearing that could possibly tarnish your reputation, there are steps you can take to improve it.<\/p>\n
First, you should make sure you\u2019ve claimed a profile on all available social sites under your name. This way you will have a broader presence online and you won\u2019t risk the chance of having someone else post anything falsely on your behalf. However, while your expanding your presence online, keep in mind that every single profile you create should have a different username and password. If the thought of remembering a handful of different passwords sounds overwhelming, not to worry, there are tools, like Password Manager in Kaspersky Pure 3.0<\/a>, that can keep you organized and secure.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve claimed these profiles, you should then be proactive in publishing positive content about yourself on them. The more relevant content you have published, the further your old, unwanted items will be pushed down in search streams. Make sure you\u2019re taking what you post seriously though, especially if you\u2019re in the midst of building your professional status. Potential employers are likely to take to the web to search for you before making a hiring decision, so don\u2019t give them any reason to hesitate offering you a job. You can even go as far as using a paid service that will monitor any social mentions about you, so that you\u2019re fully aware of what\u2019s being said about you so you can share positive sentiment and delete negative items if possible.<\/p>\n