What if a recruiter googled your name? What your online presence says about you

9 June 2025 Read by 2801 persons

 

 

Your CV doesn't stop at a PDF page. Today, your real business card is what Google says about you.

Have you ever typed your name into a search engine? If not, it's time to start. Today, more than one recruiter in two admits to doing an online search on a candidate before contacting them. And this research can either support their decision... or on the contrary, ruin your chances.

 

What recruiters are really looking for

  • Professional content: shares, comments, achievements

  • A tone and a posture that inspire confidence

  • And above all... no bad surprises

The most frequent mistakes

  • An unkempt profile picture (or nonexistent)

  • Old inappropriate tweets or comments

  • Conflicting information between CV and online profiles

  • A total absence of digital presence (yes, this can also be a hindrance)

 

How to regain control?

Type your name into Google in private browsing
Check your privacy settings on all your networks
Refine your LinkedIn profile: summary, visuals, experiences
Create content or interact with publications related to your field
And if possible: centralize your professional links in an email signature or a bio

 

Read also: 2025: The year of human skills - The soft skills that will make the difference

 

Why is this important?
Because your online presence can distinguish you, tell your story, and above all, reassure. With equal skills, a recruiter will always go to the person who inspires the most confidence.

And you, what does Google say about you? Take 10 minutes today to take stock.