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December 3, 2020

All You Need to Know About Virtual Career Fairs

This is something we didn’t foresee, virtual Career Fairs. Well, they are not really too new, but newish nonetheless. Especially during this time when in-person career fairs are not really possible. Virtual fairs aren’t your average fairs and you should take special steps to ensure that you nail your first online career fair. These can be active virtual environments complete with chat rooms and video conferencing, so make sure you know how to Zoom! Virtual Career Fairs Resume Updating Just like any other career fair, we suggest updating your resume the best you can. We have tons of articles on resume updating, but to keep it simple, update references, work gaps, and skills. This should be good enough to help you get your foot in the door. Research Companies You will be given a list of the companies that will be attending, do your research, and make sure that you […]

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 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 […]