Week 5

 When my brother was attending college, which was in 2008, my parents had a conversation with him about the things he posted online. This was because, in the past, he had been in trouble for posting things that he had no business posting or claiming to be affiliated with (If you know, you know!). I remember that during this talk, my parents asked my brother about the things that he posted online and how the things that are posted online can be detrimental to his future and even to his chances of being accepted into college. I remember that they expressed their concern about the potential consequences of his actions. Since then, I have developed a healthy skepticism regarding the act of putting things on the internet. This is because I was aware that universities had some kind of department or method to discover the things that you do by posting on social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter. 


(Fifty Fordward https://fiftyforward.org/technology/make-your-digital-footprint-a-part-of-your-estate-planning/)


Having a digital footprint, sometimes known as a digital tattoo, refers to the information that is available on the internet about you and the activities that you engage in. Maintaining a responsible and secure online presence will assist in preventing any harm to your reputation that may be caused by your digital footprint. Due to the fact that once something is posted or shared online, it can remain there for an indefinite amount of time, digital tattoos or digital footprints can become bad. In order to pick and control what you leave online for other people to find, it is helpful to have an understanding of your digital footprint. 

In the article 14 Social Media Moves That Could Completely Sabotage Your Career it discussed to readers the importance of digital footprints and how things that can be innocent can easily be concerned inappropriate to employers or school recruiters. 

(Flickr UNIMEDIA 2016 UNWE. (n.d.). Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/140316961@N05/)

Within the context of social media, this article provided essential information on how to avoid making these mistakes in order to avoid causing bias through the things that you share online. As we all know It is crucial for employers, particularly those working in industries where public image, safety, and discretion are important, to keep a close watch out for reasons why they should not hire you (Anderson, 2023). First things first, there are a lot of things that can be avoided if your page is private. However, we are aware that in this day and age, more than half of the people who use social media choose to have their accounts public. If you are one of these people, here is how this article explained ways in which you can keep your social media accounts appropriate and unbiased. For example, you should avoid posting an excessive amount of personal information on public accounts, complaining about your job, or engaging in inappropriate shares, retweets, memes, or videos (Anderson, 2023). However this is not limited to other things to avoid on social media such as PDA posting more times in a day (Anderson, 2023). Social media is an industry characterized by rapid change, and I can understand how it may be difficult to initially keep up with these things however you should review your privacy settings frequently to ensure that you are aware of what is and is not visible, as well as the results of a Google search for your name (Anderson, 2023). 

This week I decided to do the self-guided exploration and take quizzes available on UBC.ca website and I clicked on Academic and Professional Life Quiz . 

( UBC.ca (Branding and Reputation - Digital Tattoo, 2019)

Engaging in this self-reflection questionnaire regarding my academic and professional experiences was a pleasurable experience, as it furnished valuable insights into mitigating the detrimental consequences associated with a digital footprint. I, who am naturally reserved, discovered new and vital resources on social media that assist me in maintaining the privacy of my life, career, alliances, and relationships. Because, in reality, it does not concern anyone.

Resources

Home Page - Digital Tattoo. (2023, June 21). Digital Tattoo. https://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/

MSN. (n.d.). https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/14-social-media-moves-that-could-completely-sabotage-your-career/ar-AA11PoMR

Comments

  1. VDeAlbaApril 14, 2024 at 8:35 PM

    Hi Cydney,
    It sounds like your brother's experience really made an impact on your family's perspective regarding online behavior. It’s true that what we post online can have long-lasting consequences, so it’s important we are being mindful about what we share online and how it can affect our reputations. Thanks for sharing your insights and the article recommendation, it's a good reminder to be vigilant about our digital footprints.

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