After Googling myself in class I realized that I am not really that Googable. Only a couple results were found that were actually about me, but I am ok with that. To be honest I like the fact that everyone cannot access information about me by using a common search engine. Sure, it is interesting to know that my sports statistics and social networking sites can be found on Google, but I would not want personal information about myself to be that easily accessible.
Being able to be found on Google has its advantages, such as information could be found on the site that would impress a possible employer, but ultimately I think the risks outweigh the benefits. Having so much information about yourself on Google could lead to people discovering certain aspects about yourself that you really didn't want to become mainstream news. For example, just as Google could be a benefit when you are trying to find a job, it could also be a disadvantage. That employer that is interested in you could wind up on your Facebook or Myspace and he/she could discover information that would discourage them from hiring you as an employee.
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My search also did not come up with many results. I agree that I would not like to be googled easily. I don't like the idea of people being able to find personal information about me without my knowledge. Google could be beneficial for finding a job of some sort, but it could also hurt your chances of getting that job.
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