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In the first two decades of the 21st century, the line between our "personal" and "professional" lives was blurred. Today, in the era of TikTok resumes, LinkedIn thought leadership, and X (Twitter) cancellations, that line has effectively vanished.
Your next promotion won't just be determined by your performance review. It will be determined by what a recruiter finds when they type your name into a search bar. Make sure they find a professional worth hiring. Need to clean up your digital footprint? Start with a private browser search of your own name today. You might be surprised (or horrified) by what you find.