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Chapter 1 Online Presence
1-1 Online Presence
Directions: Use the space provided to complete the activity or take notes. Alternatively,
you can download the electronic version of this activity from the companion website.
1. Enter your name in the following search engines: Google, Bing, Ixquick, Dogpile, and
Spokeo. Did you find multiple people with your name? If so, try entering your name
and city to narrow the results.
2. What entries were displayed when you entered your name? Record the top four
entries for each search engine.
3. Search engines do not always display the same results. Compare and contrast your
findings from each search engine. What information is the same from one search
engine to the next? What information is different?
4. An interviewer will attempt to visit profiles of job seekers to find information. Is there
anything that you should change on those sites before the interviewing process begins?
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