EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS

There are many different barriers out there that prevent people from getting jobs.  A barrier to employment is anything that stands in the way of meeting the needs of an employer.  Possible barriers include:

No work experience

Too young

Not enough school

Too many jobs in a short time

No driver's license Consistently late
Fired from last job Criminal record
No transportation    

Sometimes the quickest and easiest way to bash a barrier is to find an employ who doesn't see it as a barrier at all.  Look at some of your own barriers and think of places or employers who can look past this barrier or don't think of it as a barrier in the first place.  For instance, if you did not have transportation or a driver's license, you would need to find a job near your home so you can walk or catch a bus.

You can also work on eliminating some of your barriers.  Not all barriers can be eliminated but work on those that can.  What would the person who is consistently late do to overcome their barrier?

Instead of concentrating on your barriers you really need to focus on your strengths and impress the employer with these skills.

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