Chapter at a Glance

  • Your new connection is likely to research you online after your initial encounter.
  • Who you are online is a big part of who you are.
  • Your web visibility and personality will either reinforce or diminish others’ perceptions of you.
  • Build an online presence that is consistent with how you present yourself in person, and that supports and reinforces the way you want others to think of you.

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