Section 4: Overcoming Barriers - Now that we’ve talked about some of the common barriers to getting a job, let’s look at how people overcome them — because they can be overcome. Let’s take a few examples from earlier: Lack of qualifications? You don’t always need a long list of certificates. Short courses — like this one — can really help. They show employers you’re trying and give you real skills to talk about.

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