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As explained in our previous blogs, starting a job search is a stressful and very time-consuming thing. Let’s break down the things that you should be doing before you even start your search. If you tick the things off this list, we are sure that the whole process will be a lot smoother. Pre Job Search Checklist Update Your Resume A pretty basic one, but before you even start looking, your resume should be all up to date. By updating your resume, you will get a better understanding of what skills you have learned, or if you are overqualified for some positions. Consider this like an introspective post job. Just don’t make these resume mistakes. Social Media Profiles You may have to forget to pay attention to your LinkedIn profile, and your Instagram might have some photos better left private. Let’s are sure to clean those up, update them and […]

Are you a recent grad? Then you are probably desperately searching for a job, any job will do, right? Not a chance. Even though you may not want to hear it, you need some solid advice going forward. At DataTech we have tons of recent grads in our business community and they have told us what they wish they had known and now we pass it on to you. Recent Grad Job Advice Stay Humble You see a lot of stories about people who just show up to the company they want to work for and get the job. Don’t do this. This will tick a lot of employers off and most definitely won’t land you the job. Stay humble and get creative with your resume if you wish, just don’t make these mistakes. Research the Culture Research, research, research. The corporate culture of a business is a very important […]

Not enough people really tell you how it is, everyone seems to regurgitate the same old business and career advice as always. Fact is, that times have changed, but the advice hasn’t, so let DataTech Business Centre give it you straight, we asked a few members of our Business Community and they know a thing or two about modern-day business. The Best Career Advice You Won’t Want to Hear Make “Grunt Work” Useful Part of being a new employee anywhere is often times you get to all the fun stuff that no one else wants to do. Often times we just put our head down and try to push through the days doing these monotonous tasks. The truth is, you should be using this “grunt work” to your advantage, take aspects of it that apply to your career goals and practice them. Take the First Job That Will Allow You […]

Back to work, three words that used to be “Back to School”. Welcome to the real world, we guess. The same feeling applies when you are coming back from a vacation, dread and longing for just a few more days on the beach. Not to fear, we know this feeling all too well and now we will help you get back to work after this holiday season 2022. Get Back to Work After 1. Take it Slow No need to rush anything. Get to work, grab a coffee and ever so slowly slip into your chair. Start by removing that auto-reply vacation message from your email, phone etc. Respond to any very time-sensitive emails and maybe go for a walk around the office and catch up with colleges. Get filled in on what went on when you were gone, and maybe take another small break inside the break room. No […]