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Internet Search Understanding Deep Internet Searches Have you ever Googled yourself to see what kind of information is available about you on the internet? Even if your search turned up with nothing, there may be other information about you available on the "deep internet." What is the "deep internet?" The "deep internet," also known as the "invisible web, the "dark web," or "DeepNet," is estimated to be 500 times the size of the regular, search engine accessible, internet. Typical search engines are only able to "crawl" certain types of information but do not have access to many large databases or password protected resources, that are available on the deep internet. What do I need to know about the deep internet? There are companies, like Pipl.com and recruiting companies like Auto Search that have access to the deep web. Many employers hire these companies to search the deep internet for information on job candidates. A deep web search may reveal all kinds of private information like your triathlon time, an Amazon wish list, political donations, bankruptcy history, and blog comments. While some information might be fairly innocuous, employers often pay close attention to blog posts, tweets, and other online comments. Employers do not look favorably on candidates that post negatively about former employers or who are prone to angry rants on blog forums. What Can you Do? While the prospect of a deep web search by a potential employer is somewhat scary, rest ssured that any information specifically marked as "private" is off-limits. For example, any information that you have marked private on Facebook will not be viewed in a deep web search. If you are concerned, you can also hire companies to monitor your presence on the deep web and, for a fee of around $15/month, keep your private information off the internet. Don't forget Your Public Face Public Computer When job searching do not forget to monitor your public face on the internet as well.Many employers will conduct a quick check on Twitter, Facebook, and other Social Networks to see what you are like.You would be surprised what is available to view.So if a friend has posted embarrassing photos make sure you identify and remove them prior to being viewed by a prospective employer.