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Thoroughly Modern Thursday: Online Image for Women in Business, Redux

by Kristen King on February 28th, 2008

Earlier this year, we talked about the importance of having a strong Internet persona when you’re looking for a job. After all, in our perpetually connected society, chances are good that someone will be Googling you in the near future. Perhaps you’re being Googled right now! (Oooo, spooky…)

Blogging and Business posted last week on managing your online reputation with some great tips from an online reputation manager. Who knew there was such a thing? Here are some of the suggestions:

• Use your own name — URLs, user names, etc. — so no one else can.
• Write about yourself in the third person for better search engine rankings.
• Don’t say things you might regret in an online environment.

Read more at Business and Blogging, and leave your tips in the comments right here at Biz Chicks Rule!

(photo via SXC.hu)

Tags: women in business, woman, business, advice for businesswomen, career advice for women, improve your online reputation, internet image, online branding

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