Are You Sharing Too Much Information?

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If you are looking for a job, you should remember to exercise care when providing or posting identifying information online, especially on social media Web sites. Employers have little difficulty finding information online about applicants; some even incorporate an online information check as part of the selection process.

Younger applicants in particular tend to share too much on community and social networking Web sites, overlooking their often-loose privacy settings. You should search your name online to discover what information about you is available to the public. This search will also help you figure out which Web sites are freely sharing your information without your knowledge or permission.

You should set strict privacy controls to protect your identity and data, limit what others share about you, and eliminate information that might compromise your job candidacy. All personal information must remain private; only professional information, such as an academic award or a published essay, should be public. 

Just a thought...