 Employment barriers can differ

 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)

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

 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