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Are you feeling lost in a career that just doesn’t express your creative side? A lot of people are, but not many take the jump and make the switch to a creative career. Whether it be because of fear, or lack of skills, people becoming stuck in jobs they hate. Let DataTech show you how to make that switch into a creative career field. Switch Into a Creative Career Find a Skill Being “creative” doesn’t mean that you need to become a jack of all trades, choose one skill, and really work on that one. Whether it be Photoshop, Video Editing, Photography, find something that you are passionate about and work at it. Spend your free time outside of work, honing your skills to impress future companies. Find Similar People Find people in your prospective career field and pick their brains. Immersing yourself with these people is the best way […]

Success, especially for an entrepreneur, is not achievable without some degree of perseverance. Having the drive to do better will help you immensely in your career. Your bosses will notice this and hopefully fast track you onwards and upwards. The Importance of Perseverance Keep Growing This is the most important trait of perseverance, the ability to learn from failure and accept that it does not define you. A growth mindset keeps an individual in a state of continuous learning, continuous growth. People with a growth mindset can often be heard saying, “I don’t know how to do that YET”. They seek progress in all their actions and never are limited by stagnant skills. Short and Long Term Goals Persistence is critical for perseverance. It is easy for an individual to have short term goals that are challenging, it is difficult to keep those short term goals aligned with your long […]

It’s no secret that moving can be stressful, even more, if you’re going through a job relocation for work. When situations like this arise, there are many things that need to be considered, from organizing all your belongings to finding a new home. Below are some tips to ensure your next Job Relocation goes smoothly Get to know your new city Don’t move blindly. Do a little research on the area and get to know which parts of the city best fit your needs. Take a little time with these phases, the last thing you would want is to pack up and leave and end up hating it. Some good things to consider when conducting your research are as follows:  School systems  Entertainment  Proximity to friends and family  Entertainment  Cost of living  Weather office spaces Some good ways to gain a better understanding of your new city is to do […]

While it can be comforting to stay at a job for an extended period of time, it might make your future job prospects worse off. Having a good job diversity will help you in the long run. So what choice should you make? To say or go? In 2023, the job market has grown a lot. How Long to Stay at a Job? Career Progression A big factor in deciding to stay or leave your job is career progression. If you have stagnated in your current position, it may be time to look elsewhere. Future employers want to see a solid track of progression inside a company. This lets them know whether you are a complacent employee or not. Career progression is also a very good indicator of a person’s character and ambition. Are You Motivated? If you are currently happy and unmotivated in your current role, you might just […]