The short version
Search your name the way a stranger would, in a private window, and write down what’s on the first page. Most of it will be fine. For anything that isn’t, save the link and a dated screenshot, then get a free plan for that one link.
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Check what an employer actually sees
Search your full name, old names, location, business names and common variants. Capture the URL, title, snippet and ranking position for anything that could create hesitation.
Separate what can be fixed from what’s missing
Some pages can be corrected, updated, de-listed or reported. Others will stay, and then accurate, current information that shows who you are now matters more.
Do not create more searchable panic
Avoid public explanation posts that repeat the damaging terms. A quick plan helps you decide what to request, what to leave, and what current information should be online before the interview process moves further.
Keep your professional profiles current
Your LinkedIn, business profiles, a current bio and any work you’ve genuinely published help people see who you are now.
Keep expectations realistic
No one can control what an employer sees or how Google ranks results. What you can do is ask for wrong or outdated pages to be fixed, and keep your own information current.
Questions
Can bad Google results cost me a job?
They can affect trust before you get a chance to explain, though employers vary. It helps to know what appears and have a plan.
Should I explain the result in the interview?
That depends on the result and the job. Know what shows up first, so you can decide calmly. For anything legal or sensitive, get advice.
Can Fix My Name Online guarantee removal?
No. It gives you a free plan, letters and the official forms. It can’t promise removal or rankings, and no one honestly can.
Fix My Name Online is a self-service tool, not a law firm, and this isn’t legal advice. Publishers, platforms and search engines make their own decisions; no one can promise a result. Need a lawyer?
Want your letters for one link saved online?
Optional · US$19 onceThe free plan has everything you need to act. The letter pack saves a request letter, a follow-up and a second letter for one link, online with your dates and notes. You still send everything yourself.