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Just a city boy, raised in north Detroit. If I offend you, sorry…not really. My dog is smarter than you.

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Searching your name while logged in gives you personalized results, not what employers see. Always start a digital footprint audit in an incognito or private window for an accurate picture. #DigitalFootprint #JobSearch https://t.co/2GSuKFOJSs

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

A professional brand has four connected parts: identity, expertise, narrative, and visibility. Keeping them consistent is what makes a brand feel trustworthy instead of confusing. #ProfessionalBrand #PersonalBranding https://t.co/FEO2bgGUoh

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Privacy settings alone will not protect your online reputation. Screenshots, tags, and mutual connections can still expose content, so pair those settings with a real cleanup. #OnlineReputation #OnlinePrivacy https://t.co/Cp4fjhVky6

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Privacy settings change often. Set a calendar reminder to review them every quarter, including who can see your posts, who can tag you, and what the public can view. #DigitalFootprint #OnlinePrivacy https://t.co/vLdzqIZi5d

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Weak: Marketing major seeking opportunities. Strong: I create content strategies that turn followers into customers for B2B brands. See more side-by-side personal brand statement examples. #PersonalBranding #JobSearch https://t.co/LMApayDL6g

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Show three to five strong pieces in your LinkedIn Featured section, such as presentations, writing samples, class projects, or website links. A few strong items beat a cluttered list of a dozen. #LinkedInTips #EarlyCareer https://t.co/U2ikOCCcUf

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

A LinkedIn profile cannot replace a resume because it is not formatted for applicant tracking systems. Most employers still require a resume as part of the formal application. Here is where each career tool fits. #JobSearch #CareerTips https://t.co/Ih0RT84xqy

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Write your personal brand statement in five steps: identify your strengths, define your target audience, clarify your unique value, draft multiple versions, then refine and test with people you trust. #PersonalBranding #CareerTips https://t.co/k5ESURgOSw

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

If you post something publicly, assume every recruiter, hiring manager, and networking contact will see it. If a post would not reflect well in a professional context, keep it private or skip it. #DigitalFootprint #CareerTips https://t.co/N5lzUEX5qJ

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

LinkedIn lets you list up to 100 skills, but the three you pin carry the most weight. Lead with your target job title, your strongest technical skill, and one in-demand industry skill. #LinkedInTips #EarlyCareer https://t.co/4RJplBbprR

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Aim for three to five portfolio projects on your student website: one signature project aligned to your target role, two or three that show range, and one optional bonus. #CollegeStudents #Portfolio https://t.co/YLc8gMczv3

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Treat your digital footprint like an ongoing interview. Before you post, ask whether you would be comfortable with a future employer seeing it. #OnlineReputation #CareerTips https://t.co/m4DbqVdzMs

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

70 percent of employers now use skills-based hiring, up from 65 percent a year earlier, according to NACE. A degree shows where you studied. Your personal brand has to show what you can do. #PersonalBranding #JobSearch https://t.co/yx5rkgvQT8

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

When a recruiter searches your name, they find nothing, a clear professional brand, or a mess of mixed signals. Only one of those earns trust early. Students who start now get to choose which one it is. #PersonalBranding #JobSearch https://t.co/4gqbTGcOmm

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

List at least 20 relevant skills on your LinkedIn profile, pulled from the internship listings you want. Add only the skills you can honestly claim. #Internships #LinkedInTips https://t.co/V2QesZNM8t

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Phrases like hard worker and team player say nothing real about you. Name a project, a result, or a number a reader can picture. Specific examples beat generic buzzwords on any college student's profile. #PersonalBranding #CollegeStudents https://t.co/kH1v6aU5bJ

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Try this brand statement template: I help [audience] achieve [outcome] through [unique method or skill combination]. Reuse it in your LinkedIn headline, resume summary, and networking introductions. #PersonalBranding #CareerTips https://t.co/rbRUhKzjiV

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Your active digital footprint is what you post. Your passive footprint is what others and data collectors add without you. A thorough audit reviews both, because both show up when someone searches your name. #DigitalFootprint #OnlineReputation https://t.co/nrvufqbT4d

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Turn LinkedIn duties into results by asking what changed because of your work. If you do not have exact numbers, use a relative comparison. #LinkedInTips #JobSearch https://t.co/MaQ8OQFFMU

[Forbes @Dewars_Forbes]

Sending one generic resume to every opening sharply lowers your chances of passing the ATS. Tailored applications earn a much better response rate than the same unedited resume sent ten times. #JobSearch #ResumeTips https://t.co/Ih7i441tVq