<p>Being sure to establish realistic expectations is key when working with students having employment barriers or not.</p> <p>Be it helping them overcome arrest or criminal convictions, helping them to understand the challenges of joining a new industry with little to no work experience or helping them to understand the compensation that comes with entry level positions makes a serious impact when starting from a realistic point.</p> <p>This ensures that the person realizes the actual challenges they face and can avoid spending energy on factors outside of their influence and control.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>&#160;</p>