DataTech News & Blog

September 18, 2024

7 Secrets to Time Management

Time management might be the thing that people most struggle within the office and professional setting. “There aren’t enough hours in the day” is very true for most of us. We often envy those who seem to get it all done. At DataTech we have 7 time management secrets just for you. Time Management: 7 Things You Need to Know Stop Procrastinating Find yourself on YouTube/Instagram or Facebook often during the day? Time to quit that stuff and get focused on your work. The number one way people procrastinate is by becoming distracted with such things. If you can’t help it, get this awesome app called OFF TIME. Organization is Key Using some sort of calendar or agenda is the first step to becoming organized. You can better plan out your day and stay focused on the tasks you need to do. The goal for being organized is to keep […]

August 28, 2024

Back to Basics: The Job Search

We have done a few job search blogs, like the one about mistakes to avoid or advice for recent grads, but this one really takes us back to the basics. The things that you must absolutely do to remain competitive in your job search. So let’s dive right into the very basics before you start any job search. Job Search Basics Mind Your P’s and Q’s Making sure your manners are in check during an interview might be the difference between you and a similar candidate. Keep this in mind with everything that you say, no swear words (duh), and no slang if possible. The most professional your manners, the better of a “fit” you will seem to be in the workplace. A great way to make your manners shine is to send a “Thank You” note a few days after your interview. Customize Your Resume By customize, we mean, […]

July 18, 2024

Weekend Getaway? Try Courtenay BC

Summer is in full swing here on Vancouver Island. Courtenay BC offers an inter-province and inter-island destination. Take a break from our beautiful offices and get out there! We have composed a list of our top 5 things to do in Courtenay BC. Top 5 Things to do in Courtenay Nymph Falls Nature Park Take a break from the city and take a refreshing walk down to Nymph Falls Nature Park. It is wheelchair accessible, meaning everyone can enjoy the waterfalls. For more information, check out the Nymph Falls website. Miracle Beach Provincial Park Another provincial park to check out. This site offers camping and day-use options. It’s a bit of a drive, but well worth it for a day out. The main camping season runs from March to October, but you can visit the park all year. For more information, click here. Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre […]

June 26, 2024

Keep Business Documents Safe

Many businesses need to keep important documents for many years, as much as 10 years in some cases. This, however, starts to take up a lot of space in the long run. They also can become unorganized and lost if they are moved around too much to make space. If for some reason you are called upon to produce these documents, it’s very important you can access them quickly. Keeping Business Documents Safe Proper Document Protection Paper is fragile, and it’s susceptible to a lot of elements like moisture and heat. So having a proper way to store them away from these elements is important. Make sure you choose plastic and opaque containers. Many places such as Walmart carry stack-able plastic containers made for documents and papers. These lightweight containers are easy to move and will last a long, long time. Proper Organization Throwing all the papers together is a […]