Be Careful About Personal Websites

Many people take on a whole new persona on the web. They create personal websites showing themselves to be party animals in search of hedonistic pleasures. Unfortunately, once the information is available on the Web, it is out for public consumption, even if the actions are not true.



Younger people like to pretend they are more gregarious than reality would indicate in order to impress members of the opposite sex. One thing most do not even consider is that potential employers can also find these braggadocios remarks that may not endear them to a positive hiring outcome.



Even more of a problem is the removal of these sites. A recent report in “The Wall Street Journal” followed the trials and tribulations of Craig Pratt as he attempted to correct his online image. The biggest problem he had to overcome was the removal of his MySpace account. Only after several attempts did that happen.



Personal site owners also need to monitor the sites for postings by others. Your friends may leave messages about the next rave which may also be read by a potential boss. You may even show up to work and co-workers might inquire as to why they weren’t invited. Remember everything you post is open to everyone and that you should always portray yourself in the most positive way.