Have you ever played that game where you type your name into Google and see what type of search results you receive? Well, if you try it again right now you may see your Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and potentially many other results appear before your eyes. If you are a serious internet professional you may want to take a close look into the results and how you appear to clients.

Although you may consider the popular Facebook and Twitter services to simply be social networks where you interact with friends, they are also an online trail that tells people what type of person you are and if you can be trusted. With this fact in mind, it may either be time to change your privacy settings or start using your social profiles to increase your web presence as a professional.

For someone truly looking to capitalize on social networking, the later may be the best choice. The truth is with the right image it may not be a bad idea to stay engaged on social networks and business networks. This is because many people like to see the type of person they are hiring for a job and completing an assessment of who they are trusting with their work.

If you recreate your social profiles to convey a responsible, well rounded, fun and studious image you may be able to gain a leg up on the competition. Thus, instead of tearing down your social profiles out of horror, it is time to start thinking about how to capitalize on them to promote your own interests.

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