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It works by Kate

A long lost Varsity mate googled me and tracked me down ....!

9 Nov 2005 08:26 Reply, Report this comment

Oh please - like this is news? by MGS

I am sorry to say, but this is hardly a new concept?

9 Nov 2005 11:00 Reply, Report this comment

MGS by sassy

Not everyone knows everyhing, I found it interesting and informative.

22 Nov 2005 12:07 Reply, Report this comment

Google is a demigod by Rob Dickens

Google is omniscient - it knows all things about all things. I'm on google, but not really internationall since the surname Dickens crops up ridiculously. But still search South Africa only and I have some seriously dubious articles out there. Wonder if my employer would enjoy it hehehe

Nevertheless, your Doppelgoogle is someone of the same name somewhere in the world, from the word Doppelganger.

My 2c

2 Dec 2005 13:34 Reply, Report this comment

I googled you by Some Dairy Bloke

I googled "30 year old virgin" and it came back with "Rob Dickens" …weird, it works backwards too.

5 Dec 2005 12:31 Reply, Report this comment

It's worth a try by Christine Nxumalo

It gives you more than the CV or the company profile does ... there is no harm done.

9 Feb 2006 08:47 Reply, Report this comment

It works if you're Ryk Neethling by infectious agent

...or someone else with vast experience or a large body of work (artistic etc.). But what if you're just entering the job market? Not every person in South Africa or the world is listed on google. And just because you get a mention on google doesn't mean you're any good. I know way too many brilliant and talented people who wouldn't show up anywhere on google even if you clicked on "I'm feeling lucky"

19 Dec 2005 12:40 Reply, Report this comment

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