This poll was inspired by a recent talk I gave.
Why this is important
In 4 Things to Know and Do Before Employers Google Your Name, I mentioned a 2008 survey that reported how 20% of American employers researched candidates’ backgrounds on social networks.
In April 2011, career expert Joshua Waldman – who sponsored the just-ended 5th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest – quoted a more recent survey claiming that 81% of American employers google candidates.
And in a recent talk I gave at the Jerusalem Business Networking Forum…
Continue reading >> [POLL] Have You Ever Googled Your Name?
--Jacob Share
15 marketing tips for best selling your skills on the job search.
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What is The Zero Moment of Truth?
Google recently launched Winning the Zero Moment of Truth, a powerful new eBook by Jim Lecinski, Google’s Managing Director of US Sales & Service.
* The Zero Moment of Truth, or ZMOT for short, is the online decision-making point where today’s consumer determines whether to proceed in purchasing a product or service.
Continue reading >> How to Master the 3 Moments of Truth for Job Seekers
--Jacob Share
Have you googled your name recently? You might be in for a nasty surprise.
Whenever Google – or any search engine – is finding some unpleasant information about you, there are 2 options:
1. Remove it at the source
2. Bury it with newer, positive information
Continue reading >> Why You Should Google Your Name Right Now
--Jacob Share
Some personal branding cartoons for a good laugh.
Continue reading >> 9 Funny Personal Branding Cartoons
--Jacob Share
Everything you need to manage your reputation online and get to any nasty Web surprises before they get to you.
Did you expect to find less than 200 resources and tips?
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Discover & track what’s being said about you
What should you be tracking?
Most people will only want to track their full name (in the format “firstname lastname”), but there are other things you might want to watch as well:
* Web pages where you posted your resume, portfolio or other online work
* Any products that you take credit for in a resume or portfolio
* Companies that you’re researching in a job hunt
* People you might soon work with or for
* Major players in your industry
* The job market in your industry
Continue reading >> 200+ Resources and Tips To Help Manage Your Reputation Online
--Jacob Share
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