DataTech News & Blog

February 10, 2022

How to Survive Online University Courses

Who knows if you are going to return to online classes only. We have all been there, they only offer that course online this semester, and you, like many others, dread online courses. Online courses are hated by many because of the lack of personal communication, lack of friends and no real teacher-student contact. But have no fear, we are here to help you survive. With the last part of the semester coming up for UVic and Camosun students, here are some ways to get through them. Online Courses & How to Survive Due Dates Write them down! Nothing is worse than waking up to realize your paper or assignment was due yesterday. In a classroom setting, you are reminded constantly of due dates, well not anymore. The responsibility is on you and you need to write things down. Schedule Procrastination is easy enough with regular classes, but with online […]

February 3, 2022

Office Fitness: More Important Than You Know

Office fitness is important, everyone wants to be fit and healthy. But how many of us actually accomplish this? Not many, and those with an office job, know the struggle of staying fit. Checkout our top tips for staying fit in the office. Summer 2022 will be here sooner than you know it! Fit in the office Ball Chair This may not be feasible where you work, but if it is, give it a go. Replace your office chair with a fitness ball. At around $15-$20 it’s well worth the investment, and you don’t have to use it every day. Using this ball will keep your core engaged. Water Always have water close to you. Keep the sodas and juices far, far away. Drinking throughout the day flushes your body of toxins and keeps you feeling fresh and energized. Water also helps you feel fuller, cutting down on your need […]

January 27, 2022

How to Properly Pack a Suit for Business Travel

When travelling on business, it is imperative that you know how to pack and travel with your suits. Anytime you are out of town on business, you are simultaneously representing both you and your company. First impressions, as they say, are everything; at the heart of first impressions are appearances, and like Hyacinth Bucket in the 1990s British sitcom, it is important that you keep those up too. A clean, pressed and unwrinkled suit is a small but significant step in projecting the image and impression you want your colleagues to have of you. Travelling with one or multiple suits can however present a challenge when it comes time to packing them. Here are a few tips to keep in mind the next time you go to pack your suits for wrinkle-free travel. Pack Your Business Suit Like a Pro Clean and Pressed First, be sure that your suits are […]

January 21, 2022

Professional Habits You Need

Working in a professional environment can be challenging. It’s important to pick up good working habits to ensure your success. Sometimes we find ourselves picking up bad habits as time goes on and it looks poorly upon us in a professional setting. DataTech Business Centre is here to help with a few good habits you should pick up. Professional Habits Remain Private Social media is great, but you don’t need your colleagues to see your party photos. Keeping work and play separate is a good idea all around. Do this by changing your privacy settings in your various accounts, Facebook, Instagram etc… While it’s rare your work would be affected by this, there have been cases of some unscrupulous activity being found on social media that led to termination. Be careful. Update Your Resume Life can be unpredictable. You never know when you are going to need your resume on […]