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A “passive” digital footprint is when you leave a trail of data unintentionally, such as when you are searching the Internet or shopping online. What does an “active” digital footprint refer to?
How can knowledge of your privacy rights and responsibilities, as well as of the privacy and information-sharing policies of the site you are using, help you decide what personal information to share online?
How can you build an online personal brand that supports your job search while also managing your personal information and protecting your privacy online?
Why might prospective and current employers want to know your social media handles or public usernames?
If your public profile on a career-oriented social networking site is incomplete, inaccurate, or dated, what message might you be sending to prospective employers? Why is it important to keep your profile up to date?
Before deciding to follow specific individuals or organizations on social media, why is it important to research who they are and determine what effect following them might have on how others perceive you? How might following them reflect negatively on you or your values?
How might you consider changing your social media presence or your “digital repu- tation” to better align with your future education and career/life plans?
B2.4 analyse the role of networking, including traditional and online social networking, in exploring and securing education and career/life opportunities
Examples
Traditional and online networking: seeking advice or support from members of their extended family and/or community; attending job fairs, trade shows, and conferences; using a social media networking site to connect with individuals in their area of interest and market their skills; joining a professional networking group in their
area of interest; selecting experts in their field of interest and following them online
Teacher Prompts
When choosing a social networking site that suits your interests, what are some important factors to consider?
How might visiting college or university campuses, attending job fairs, and meeting with employers who might have apprenticeship opportunities broaden your social network?
How might cooperative education or other forms of experiential learning put you in touch with individuals in your chosen field of study or area of work?
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