Watching the whole Sarah Palin vetting disaster unfold, I’m reminded to issue you all a warning:
Clean up your online act.
If you’ve got photos and writings online that in any way could be viewed as compromising, you need to delete everything at least six months prior to seeking employment post-graduation. It takes a minimum of six months for that stuff to disappear from the online archives, and many employers are now using vetting agencies to find if there are any potential problems with job candidates before offering positions.
Facebook is no longer restricted to education, anyone can get in there to take a look. It’s vital that you take this seriously, as this can mean the difference between a good job and waiting tables for another year.
There is no legal protection for you that covers this kind of employment vetting, nor is there likely to be any in your lifetime. Employers consider your documented activities as an indication of your character, and frankly, they are smart to check you guys out.
It costs a lot less to hire someone to vet you than to get burned after hiring you, training you and then firing you and starting over.
Seriously, if you are a senior, it’s time to get started on this.