I share your concerns about the transparency. So, I’ll share some of what we talk about in class. First, don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want everyone – and I mean *everyone* – to know. We discuss getting either a GMail account, or creating one from their domain, specifically for the online resume. I prefer they not have their physical addresses up there, but the choice is their’s to make.

What are some of the other concerns you have? I’d love to hear them. It would help.

The upside to this is that several students have already reported that the sites have helped in landing internships and jobs. Some are even getting organic inquiries by those finding the sites.

The students not only make the Web version, but they also created a CD-Rom version, too. Students report that the site and CD have been very well received in interviews.

This summer’s group, in a very intense 5 week version of the class, will be working on their’s. I’d appreciate any ideas on how to tweak the project. I’m very open to changes.

Thanks.

I still have many concerns about the ethics and safety of so much transparency (online lives) but you’ve clearly not made this a show-stopper.