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The Reputation Economy

How To Optimize Your Digital Footprint in a World Where Your Reputation Is Your Most Valuable Asset

Michael Fertik and David C. Thompson

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The Reputation Economy
Data Collection & Scoring+
Real-Time Prediction & Portability+
Reputation Defense & Strategy+
Automated Hiring (DAMM)+
Evolution of Hiring & Education+

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Question 1 of 7
What is the primary reason individuals have lost control over how they present themselves to the world?
  • A. Social media platforms intentionally restrict user privacy settings.
  • B. Emerging technologies have made storing and analyzing vast amounts of digital data incredibly cheap and easy.
  • C. Government institutions like the NSA and CIA require public access to personal records.
  • D. People are voluntarily sharing more intimate details about their lives online.
Question 2 of 7
According to the book, what does it mean that your reputation is 'portable'?
  • A. You can transfer your digital footprint from one social media platform to another.
  • B. Your reputation score travels with you when you move to different countries or regions.
  • C. Behavior and success in one professional area will be used to predict your aptitude in a different area.
  • D. You can download your reputation score to a physical device for job interviews.
Question 3 of 7
If your digital reputation is attacked with false information, what strategy does the book recommend?
  • A. Immediately publish a direct, public refutation of the allegations to clear your name.
  • B. Program an algorithm to automatically delete or censor the negative comments.
  • C. Respond indirectly by posting positive evidence that contradicts the false claims without addressing them directly.
  • D. Threaten legal action against the platform hosting the fake reviews or comments.
Question 4 of 7
How did Facebook successfully protect its reputation when building a massive data center in Oregon?
  • A. By reframing the debate and spreading information about the project's efficient use of energy.
  • B. By acquiring an environmental startup to signal their commitment to green energy.
  • C. By hiding the energy consumption statistics from the public.
  • D. By paying influencers to write positive reviews about the data center.
Question 5 of 7
What does the acronym 'DAMM' stand for in the context of the Reputation Economy?
  • A. Data Analytics and Machine Metrics
  • B. Decisions Almost Made by Machine
  • C. Digital Assessment of Marketing Materials
  • D. Direct Algorithmic Management Models
Question 6 of 7
Why are hiring managers increasingly relying on real-world tests and computer reputation screening instead of traditional face-to-face interviews?
  • A. Because face-to-face interviews are legally restricted in many states.
  • B. Because traditional interviews have proven to be highly ineffective at predicting a candidate's actual job performance.
  • C. Because candidates frequently lie on their resumes, making them impossible to verify manually.
  • D. Because real-world tests are significantly cheaper to administer than conducting interviews.
Question 7 of 7
How is the Reputation Economy expected to impact traditional four-year college education?
  • A. It will make a traditional degree the only accepted metric for evaluating a candidate's reputation score.
  • B. It will force universities to offer free online degrees to remain competitive.
  • C. It will replace traditional educational signals with new signals that measure actual, job-specific learning and skills.
  • D. It will require students to major in data science or computer programming to be employable.

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The Reputation Economy Summary & Overview

The Reputation Economy (2015) explains how to optimize your digital footprint and establish a first-rate online reputation. The authors identify emerging trends and describe how you can improve your prospect of both professional and financial success.

Who Should Listen to The Reputation Economy?

  • Anyone interested in protecting their online reputation
  • Every internet user
  • Anyone who wants to be up to date on the latest trends in hiring

About the Author: Michael Fertik and David C. Thompson

Michael Fertik is the founder and CEO of Reputation.com, a pioneering firm dedicated to online reputation management. He also co-authored the bestselling book Wild West 2.0.

David C. Thompson is a lawyer and business executive. Previously, he was the general counsel to and chief privacy officer of Reputation.com.

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