Ever check yourself on Google?  Like to “Google” someone to see what comes up?

Today, if you don’t show up in Google, you don’t exist. You may be looking for work and want to see what comes up when the recruiter checks you on Google.  Or you may be single (or not) and you are trying to get a date.  Whatever …  you can count on being “Googled”

Knowing what Google “says” about you and proactively managing your personal brand online is critical to success.
You will be able to know instantly how you appear digitally online…

Online Identity Calculator results

… it is a cool tool that will help you make sense of your Google results and give you advice on how to build a stellar online identity that’s aligned with your real-world personal brand.

This extremely popular and first-of-its-kind tool was designed by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson, authors of Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand.  Together, they are partners in Reach, the pioneering personal branding firm with global presence.

Here is the link to the calculator: http://www.onlineidcalculator.com/index.php

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Note:

Your search results may determine whether or not an executive recruiter calls you in for an interview, you land your next job or attract the best professionals to your organization.

Given the extent to which people use search engines as research tools today, building and managing your identity online is no longer a luxury. It’s a requirement

So regularly monitor your online identity. That way, if something or concern pops up … you can address it quickly, before it gets out of hand!