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3 Helpful Tips You Can Use for Breaking Down Barriers in Your Career Journey

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In a perfect world, everyone would start with equal footing when climbing up the career ladder. However, this isn't the case in reality, where being of a certain ethnicity, graduating from popular universities, or even having “pretty privilege” can put some people ahead while the lack thereof holds others back.

Fortunately, you can minimise or even eliminate the barriers in your career journey by taking several helpful steps. While going through the process won't exactly be easy, it's worth every effort since it won't only make a difference in your career trajectory but also put you several steps closer to your personal goals. Here are some of the tips you can use to break down career barriers:

Hone your skills and talents

One way to climb up the career ladder is to sharpen your innate talents and take them to the next level. Sign up for workshops that will improve your current skill set or ask your employer for additional training that will allow you to take on more tasks and make career advancement easier.


Aside from improving your strengths, it's also important to either overcome your weaknesses or turn them into an advantage that will make you stand out. There's no need to become a superhero with zero shortcomings, but you'll want to prove that you're not stagnating and that you're transforming yourself into a better version.

Take advantage of available resources


Just because you're gaining new skills and becoming more self-reliant doesn't mean you'll never need help. In fact, by using the resources that you're eligible for, you'll achieve your goals faster and have the capacity to also help other people in similar situations.

The key here is to find professional and reliable organisations that are dedicated to providing top-tier assistance to people who need it. For instance, if you're dealing with a health issue that makes working harder than normal, look for an employment services provider that connects people with disabilities, injuries, or health conditions to businesses that require additional staff. With the help of this organisation, you'll secure a job that suits your employment needs and will allow you to reach your career goals.

Don't settle for less


It can be tempting to undersell your skills or accept a job that you're overqualified for. This can work out in the short term, especially if you're using the job just to stabilise your finances or minimise an employment gap in your resume. However, it won't help you develop a fulfilling career and is certainly not a long-term solution. So, instead of settling for less, look for a job that challenges your skills and compensates you well. Make sure that the company's values align with yours and that the upper managers foster workplace inclusion and acceptance.

Overcoming career challenges is never easy, but there are ways to make the process less stressful and even more exciting. By using these tips, you'll break down the employment barriers that are in your way and create the bright future you deserve.

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