is your new resume . . . 

In 2012, 500 colleges were surveyed. 87% said they use social media to recruit new students.

35% of those said that they found information that left a negative impression. Most of them weren't looking for "dirt."

College Admissions

• Which courses you take and GPA
• ACT score
• Extra-curricular activities
• Online presence
• Essays and Letters of Rec

In 2013, 2,775 hiring managers were surveyed. 48% said that they Google job applicants.

Avoid/Remove Pics and Comments that

• Show bad judgement
• Are hateful, hurtful, or negative
• Give explicit personal information
• Could lead to identity theft

Add pics and Comments that

• Make you look good
• Show awards or honors you received
• Show community involvement/service
• Reflect a variety of interests
• Show travel

Don't stop there!

• Talk with your parents about:
• Writing a blog
• Posting an online resume
• Creating a digital portfolio
• Showcasing your talents!

Take control of your online presence.

Grove, Allen. "Facebook, Google and College Admissions - Make Facebook and Google Work in Your Favor." About.com College Admissions. N.p., 2014. Web. 11 May 2014. .
"New CareerBuilder Study Reveals Nine Lessons for Job Seekers and Recruiters That May Surprise You - CareerBuilder." Job Search, Employment and Careers at Careerbuilder.com. N.p., 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 11 May 2014. .