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    "I liked the realistic codebase. I learned a lot about my own react practices and learned about ui libraries."-- Student from Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
    "The overall experience participating in the Datacom Software Development was really good and it was very helpful for my software development career and helped me gain lots of knowledge."-- Student from SRM Institute Of Science & Technology ( Deemed University)
    "As we move into a new year, it's always important for businesses to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in software development."-- Student from Arya College
    "The video's and the guidence provided for the simulation tasks. The guidence helped me as I don't have previouse background using JS but I was still able to complete the task"-- Student from Victoria University of Wellington
    "I liked that I was left to my own to figure it out, which really put me to the test, but that I was also provided with ample resources to brush up on some technical skills."-- Student from CUNY Brooklyn College
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    Software Development
    Software Development

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Software review
    30-60 mins
    Introductory
    Review a web application and plan for future improvements
    What you'll learn
    • How software developers at Datacom support and improve clients' products
    What you'll do
    • Review customer feedback and create a summarised list of bugs and new features for a client's site

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Datacom. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

    Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.

    At Datacom, we believe our purpose is to help our customers and communities navigate the complexity of the ever-changing world we live in by connecting people and technology, and solving their greatest challenges. With more than 50 years of experience in technology, we have grown to be one of Australasia’s leading locally-owned technology companies.

    During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Datacom team member and complete tasks that replicate the work our software development team does every day. You’ll learn how to review and plan improvements for a web application and identify the root causes of bugs and how to fix them.

    We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Datacom!

    The tasks have been specially created to be achievable for people with minimal knowledge or prior exposure to Technology. Our pathways are a ‘taster’ with which we hope to inspire you to pursue study in fields that you may not have considered.

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    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Written Communication
    Software Evaluation
    Critical Thinking
    Software Development
    Root Cause Analysis
    Development Tools

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Datacom. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Datacom. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Datacom. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Software Development

    Review a web application and identify and fix bugs with the software development team at Datacom

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