Digital Footprints from an HR's Perspective

Life today is being Online and avaliable  virtually. We try to keep up with market trends even with the latest applications, softwares and websites. In such scenario how could we lag behind on our social and professional networking sites.

We try to publicize our personal perspective and opinions on social networking platforms but have we ever thought that what impact would it have on our professional life which is completely forgotten at times when we are out of office. The only time when we are reminded about our professional image is when we are on a professional networking sites. We portray all fancy stuffa and accomplishments assuming that all matters when it come for a fellow colleague to review our work.

Coming from an HR background I assure that there are companies in the industry which support work life balance and dont really care about what you do in your personal life. During the era of more in person interactions (before the boom of internet) apart from your work accomplishments it mattered how you treat you fellow colleagues and your contributions in making the organization  a better place to work for others. In recent times of globalization, you are reviewed same way butbwith an additional impact of your virtual life too. 

While you are on a job hunt; apart from your resume, your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter accounts also leave an impression on minds of hiring team. Your resume may look all appealing but what if your facebook account shows some negeative comments.

Digital Footprint is what describes you in the virtual world. Your image is at your hand, decide what you would like to show to your future employer. Maintaining a positive footprint on the world wide web helps to build your credibility for a potential job to enhance your career.