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Breaking the Experience Barrier: How to Land a Job Without Prior Experience

Breaking into the workforce without experience is challenging, but not impossible. By showcasing transferable skills, gaining experience through alternative means, networking, and demonstrating a willingness to learn, job seekers can overcome this hurdle. Employers, in turn, should recognize the value of potential and adaptability, creating opportunities for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow. The key to success lies in perseverance, creativity, and strategic job-seeking approaches.

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Understanding Invisible Disabilities, Recognizing the Unseen Challenges

The government’s proposed benefit reforms are not just a bureaucratic shift—they are a direct attack on the dignity, autonomy, and survival of disabled people. By making it harder to claim PIP and coercing individuals into unsuitable work, these policies will lead to a national crisis, affecting not just the disabled community but the economy, healthcare system, and society as a whole. It is time for disabled individuals, advocacy groups, and legal professionals to unite and challenge these injustices before they become irreversible.

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Creating a Harassment-Free Environment

Workplace harassment continues to affect employees substantially. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that disability discrimination filed cases made up 34.3% of all lawsuits reported during 2023. The Deloitte analysis revealed that workplace bullying and harassment had affected 40 percent of disabled persons, requiring organizations to establish preventative measures.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and PIP Eligibility

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a debilitating condition characterised by extreme and persistent fatigue that does not improve with rest. This condition affects individuals physically, mentally, and emotionally, significantly impacting their quality of life. For many, it can lead to a level of disability that makes them eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in the UK.

Universal Credit: Cutting Costs, Not Supporting People

Universal Credit should be a lifeline for those facing financial hardship, but its punitive approach often creates additional struggles rather than relief. By knowing your rights, documenting your interactions, challenging unfair decisions, and raising awareness, you can defend yourself and join the movement for a welfare system that prioritizes the dignity and rights of its claimants over fiscal cuts Change will require a collective effort. But with ongoing advocacy and persistence, we can strive for a fairer welfare system that respects the diverse needs and rights of all claimants.