OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS Employment barriers can differ

WE USUALLY MEET INDIVIDUAL BARRIERS Age Criminal record Disabilities and mental illness Disadvantaged background Domestick violence Drug and alcohol abuse Education Has a child with special needs Housing issues or homelessness Job search skills Limited English proficiency Gaps in employment (poor work experience)

TO OVERCOME THE BARRIERS YOU NEED TO:

Identify the barrier. Identify an employer's needs. Identify your strongest skills and

qualities.

THERE ARE WAYS TO OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS Have a possitive attitude about getting

help and finding work Start employment training programmes Learn how your disability or weakness

can be accommodated at work Look into available support services, like

child care and transportation