Careers advice

The importance of your online presence when job hunting

Your online presence could be a great asset or a big problem in your next job hunt. Here's how to get it right.

What you’ll learn:

Be systematic when reviewing your online presence.

1. Do I need an online job profile?

1. Employers like them

2. They speed things up

3. They help build your professional brand

Online job profiles help recruiters and hiring managers learn more about you.

2. Should I have an online portfolio?

3. Can employers look at private social media?

4. How do I clean up my online presence?

You might find some interesting memories when digging through your social accounts.

5. Can I use social media to my benefit when job hunting?