Online Reputation

Your Digital Footprint Follows You

Everything you post, comment, like, or share builds your online reputation. Colleges, employers, and future connections will Google you. Make sure they find someone impressive.

👣 Digital Footprint

Understand what exists about you online

🛡️ Protect Privacy

Control what information is public

⭐ Build Positively

Create content that showcases your best self

🔧 Repair Damage

Clean up past mistakes strategically

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Activity 1: Google Yourself

Audit your current digital footprint

Instructions: Search your full name in quotes on Google. What do you find?

What shows up when you Google yourself?

Are you proud of what appears? What would you change?

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Activity 2: Build Your Brand

Define your digital identity

Three words you want people to associate with your name:

What content will you post to reflect this?

What will you STOP posting?

Your Reflection

1. If a college admissions officer looked at your profiles, what would they think?

2. What's one immediate change you'll make to your online presence?

Key Takeaways

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It's Permanent

The internet never forgets—post wisely.

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You're Searchable

Employers and colleges WILL look you up.

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Brand Yourself

Curate content that reflects your best self.

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Privacy Settings

Control who sees what on every platform.

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Think First

Would you want this on a billboard? No? Don't post it.

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Clean Up

Delete old posts that don't represent you now.

Certificate of Completion

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This certifies that

Participant

has successfully completed