Your Digital TrailOr your digital footprint

Your digital footprint is essentially the trail of data you leave behind on the internet, some of it is public, some private, but it is virtually impossible to remove.

It could be good, bad, or almost non-existent but it’s always there.

Digital Footprint

Imagine if you went in for a job interview and you don’t get accepted all because you posted an image of yourself at a party with a back turned baseball cap drinking, or you got fired for some hideously offensive things you said on *social media of your choice*, that is just the tip of the metaphorical digital iceberg of what could happen.

Effect on Future Opportunities

If you or someone else wouldn’t like anyone to see it then it is better kept private.

Try to be sensitive to other peoples feelings. Is it necessary? If no then it’s best not

posted.

Keeping Your Footprint clean

You’re more likely to have luck with jobs. People will have a better opinion of you. You’ll be much safer. Less likely to end up in hot water

If You Have a Good Footprint

Do not take any of the below seriously. I personally suggest leaving as little of a

trail as possible, not doing anything too meaningful publicly on social media or the internet at all.

Remember: Sturgeons law, so don’t be surprised if someone says something mean or otherwise insensitive.

Also most important: do not talk like a valley girl!

My Personal Knowledge