Twenty sixth week-Decision week

This week is what I'm calling my decision week. Some states cut off the initial unemployment compensation this week, so now the "rubber meets the road" as far as choices are concerned. You must, by this week, have made the decision either to ask for an extension or take anything that comes along that will bring in some money. My choice, as I probably mentioned in other blogs, is to take anything that comes along. You may ask how I'm doing, and I can honestly say that I'm still really struggling with this.

Yet I do know that many have taken this route before, so I can be encouraged by that. I can also be encouraged that this path will soon lead me to the position I need. Meanwhile I'm learning a lot. I know there are too many that are struggling now, just as I am. I can be encouraged that our struggles will reap a good harvest, if we keep the faith.

I mentioned in another blog that a good many employers now request that you apply on-line. I did get a good suggestion, however, to make you stand out...that is to visit the company website, get the corporate information, than go on Linkedin and look them up. It can't hurt to know this and may even get you noticed. I know many people I've talked to recently have raised concerns about privacy and security issues. This is my concern as well, but if you are very careful you may avoid being exposed. I know that I try to be, and I believe companies respect that. Securing your private information is critical in today's marketplace because it shows that you are able to protect the companies' private information too. I get a bit concerned when I notice on some sites that the https:/// and lock is not on when you input private information. For the long term unemployed, it is critical that their personal information be secure.So I don't put any personal information on any website (url) that doesn't have the https:// and lock on it. I know that it's not completely secure either, which also bothers me. So decision time comes again. Do I take the risk of exposing myself or not?