DataTech News & Blog

November 5, 2020

10 Ways to Remain the Perfect Employee

Being the best you can be is something to strive for in your personal and professional life. Let’s help you do that professionally by giving you 10 ways to remain the perfect employee in your organization, stick to it and you might get a raise! The Perfect Employee 1. Remember Why You Were Hired If you are ever having a down day, remember the reason that you were hired. This will help to motivate your work and your attitude, keep it positive. 2. Ask For Help The biggest pet peeve of employers is employees who don’t ask for help, then end up making mistakes. It’s okay to ask for help and makes you look better. 3. Take Initiative If you see a problem, make it your own project to fix. By taking some initiative you will appear more valuable to your employer than people who just follow. 4. Stand Out […]

October 29, 2020

Stay Productive in Shared Office Environments

At DataTech we love our temporary office spaces, but we know that some people need time adjusting to the style of work that comes with them. Going from a private office or cubicle to shared office environments is something that takes work. Here are our tips for staying productive when making the switch. Productivity in Shared Office Environments Tune it Out With a shared office comes noise. More noise than you are probably used to having. We suggest grabbing a pair of high-quality headphones, make sure they are noise canceling, you should go wireless so you can move about the office freely. Next up is your choice of music, there are many studies that suggest video game soundtracks actually help productivity. You don’t have to break the bank either, there are plenty of affordable noise-canceling headphones on the market. Utilize Empty Space Does your shared office space have conference rooms? […]

October 22, 2020

How to Land Your Dream Job in a Tough Economy

When the economy is tough, jobs are scarce but they aren’t impossible to get. Even your dream job is possible to land, but you have to give up a few things and understand that it takes a lot of work to make that happen. At DataTech we have some tips on landing that dream job despite this down economy in 2020. Land Your Dream Job Money isn’t Everything Money is always tight, and even tighter in a down economy. Employers are still looking to hire people, but salary expectations between employees and employers might not match up. You should be prepared, and be flexible with a salary to ensure that you get that job. Remember, the economy will go back up and you can negotiate a higher pay then. Be Realistic Being realistic about your job goals will make the process easier and help you to stay sane. By setting […]

October 15, 2020

How to “Get Your Foot in The Door”

A common question among job seekers is “How do I get my foot in the door?” They could be referring to the door of a company, a new position, or something completely different but the tips we have can help with all of the above. How to Get Your Foot in The Door Apply for Open Positions This one may seem obvious, but it’s a great way to get an interview and really get your foot in the door at a company by just being face to face with someone who is employed there. You should customize your resume with keywords from the job posting to increase your chances of being called in for an interview. Learn a New Skill If for some reason your skillset is a bit short or not as refined as you like it, you can learn a new skill that can put you on the […]