DataTech News & Blog

August 18, 2022

How to Remain Employable 5 Years from Now

We generally do not like to think about the future. Especially if we are unsure about it. However, the smart thing to do is plan for the unexpected. Even if you are in a stable and great job right now, a lot of things change in 5 years. Take the past 2 years as an example. Follow these tips to make sure that you remain employable in the future. If you are currently looking for a new job, we have a great article about making it work. 5-Year Plan – Remain Employable Stay Up to Date This means remaining current with all the happenings inside your industry, as well as other industries which you find alluring. This can be reading industry magazines, papers and websites. Remaining up to date on the goings-on is a great way to jump to a new job easier because you have the right knowledge. Eradicate […]

August 12, 2022

Are These Things Holding You Back at Work?

Little things that we do at work, either conscious or subconsciously, could be holding us back. It’s important to note these things and put them to a stop, or at least acknowledge them so we can understand better. DataTech has a few things that you might be doing that holds you back at work. Things Holding You Back 1. Stereotyping As bad as this sounds, it is a very common practice in the workplace. Many people would never admit to stereotyping, but it does happen and if you feel you could be guilty of it, it’s time to stop. This could be anything from racial stereotypes to generational stereotypes. 2. Not Acknowledging Yourself We often do not take the time to look back on our accomplishments. It’s an important part of our jobs and careers to take a step back and look at what we have accomplished. This is especially […]

July 29, 2022

The Most Common Resume Mistakes

Job hunting is a taxing process, and a resume is arguably the most important part of the whole thing. However, you do not do yourself any favours but making some basic mistakes on your resume. Our business community has given us some of the most common mistakes that they see on resumes. Resume Mistakes to Avoid Typos and Grammar This one should be no a brainier to double-check, but most people, even after they have checked, still make mistakes. Things like “their” v “there”, incorrect punctuation, and small grammatical mistakes still sneak through. A good tip to avoid this is to put the resume into a different font, and it will become easier to see errors. Incorrect Dates We know it’s hard to remember exact dates of employment, but it’s something that looks bad when potential employers double-check the information. Go back and find pay stubs and any other information […]

July 15, 2022

How to Make That Career Change Work

Changing careers, especially if you are later in your work life, is always a challenging task. Building on our previous blog about job searching. We now will move onto talking about what to do right in that new career. You want to make a great impression and get things off right from the get-go. Kill That Career Change It’s never too late to change, don’t put up with something that you hate. Be Not Afraid Probably the most cliché thing I could write, but it rings the truest when it comes to a career change. It is a scary and unknown thing you are about to undertake. Chances are you are getting into an industry that has seasoned professionals and now you have to compete. If you want any chance of making your career change, let go of the fear. Options & Options When looking for a new career, make […]