Because i worked with some great pepple clients were different all races and back rounds , the companies as well were also great sine we interacted alot with other shipping companies at the port of ling beach.

Enjoy seeing people and enjoyable working.

Safeguard Destroying Your First Impression

The very opinion that others make about you can happen in an instant. What can have such an impact on your life, how other people view you, what type of interaction or opportunity they will allow you to engage in with them, and how much trust they will extend to you? What is this powerful phenomenon called?

Perhaps the most important thing you do that others remember you by, the way you project yourself, that is your first impression. That all important first impression can be made by how you dress, whether you are punctual, how articulate you are, to name a few things. But first impressions go far beyond these things. So we will discuss some of the most common mistakes people make that can obliviate that first impression, and how to change those bad behaviors once and for all.

1.Poor Handshake/Eye Contact

A handshake should make full contact with the other persons hand. Make sure the skin between your thumb and forefinger connects with the other person’s hand in the same spot. That connection, along with a firm but not overly tight grip signals that you’re confident and trustworthy.

Eye contact helps establish trust. Look at the person straight in the eye when shaking their hand.

2. Being Dismissive

Kindness goes a long ways in this fast paced world that we are in. We remember the people in our lives that show us the way, the ones who took our hand and gave us advice early in our career, as well as those who were mean to us.

The extra personal time and genuine interest we show to others will make a big impact on how they will view and treat us.

You never forget kindness, but you often hear things like, I ran into so-and-so, said hello to him and he didn't even acknowledged me. What a jerk!

3. Neglecting Your Reputation

A first impression doesn’t start the second you meet someone. It begins with your reputation, which you build over time with above-average performance. Then when you finally meet that person, your reputation precedes you.

4. Failing To Ask Good Questions

To build rapport and credibility quickly, ask open-ended questions. Also asking questions shows genuine interest for the other person. For example, find out how the other person got started in their industry or ended up in their job role or city. Ask about their goals and dreams with questions like, Where do you want to be in 10 years?

You’ll get to know the person better, communicate that you’re thoughtful and curious, and grow your knowledge.

5. Showing Signs of Disinterest

It’s not enough to be interesting. You have to be interested. Why? Because what really drives a person is themselves. So make your conversation about them.

Ask what they do, why they do it, and what they want to accomplish. Save your pitch on how you can add value to their lives for future encounters, which you’ll get if you don’t blow the first one.

And don’t forget to give them your business card so they have a way to follow up with you. But remember: It’s ultimately your job to follow up with them.

6. Taking First, Giving Later

Practicing generosity helps build loyal communities. When good things are done to others, it promotes good things to be returned. This helps to build trust, friendships and likeminded goals and purpose between people. It strengthens relationships.

In business it's a give and take relationship. Learning to give first, will ultimately benefit ourselves and ensure the longevity of the business. The more you can offer your knowledge, services, connections, and time to others, the more you will receive from them in return.

Giving first also applies when job searching. Be quick to provide the information that the interviewer needs from you. Anticipate what answers are needed by the hiring manager to fill the position that you're interviewing for. Advance research into the organization, it's culture, the position and even the customers of that organization will help tell you where you can best give to help further the growth of the organization, and help meet the needs of it's customers.

7. Speaking Before You Listen

Many of us forget the importance of listening. This does not mean hearing someone talk. Listening requires effort, patience and genuine interest in what someone has to say. Practice listening more and only speak when the timing is right and when you have something genuinely valuable or insightful to say. Try to show genuine interest on the person that you're talking to. This will make the person feel important and that translates to them feeling good about you. It will also encourage them to listen to what you have to say.

8. Not Showcasing Your Strongest Assets

Be proud of your strongest qualities. Proudly show them to others. It's so important to identify your best features and practice them because how other people will interact with you is largely based on how they perceive you. If you’re an eloquent speaker, speak often. If you’re a great listener, ask lots of questions.

It is important to remember to practice a measure of humility also, that way you won't risk overemphasizing your strengths, which can have the opposite effect.

9. Trying Too Hard

Maya Angelou, a famous poet once said 'People will never forget how you make them feel.'

Those words are so true. Someone who has a good feeling about you, will offer you their time and attention. That may result in them offering you great opportunities.

Be your most authentic self, instead of trying too hard to impress them (which is something so many people do). Remember this; If people don't like you for who you are, they will not like you for who you're not.

10. Using Poor Language

In communicating with others, do so without using derogatory, racial or demeaning language. Cursing is also something to avoid at all cost. This will make you more approachable and pleasant to be around. It would be a terrible thing if people miss the point of what you're trying to express if they cannot get pass the negative or offending words. Using proper communication will also make you sound more intelligent and interesting.

If you’ve heard that networking is an essential part of the job search, but the thought of it makes you cringe, come learn some strategies that make the process more tolerable by capitalizing on the strengths of introverted or shy personalities.

This workshop will focus on:

*Addressing the negative self-talk that can get in the way *Redefining networking so that it no longer feels toxic *Handling large events and one-on-one networking opportunities

Official registration for this event: https://masshiredowntownboston.org/event/networking-for-introverts-02-11-2020/

I landed my first job by starting off as a volunteer! I went to a sailing camp for a number of years when I was younger and learned to sail. I eventually started volunteering at the camp and after a couple summers was hired as a paid sailing instructor. If there's a job or industry you're really passionate about, seeking out volunteer opportunities could be a great way to get your foot in the door!

I was coming out of the bank one day I noticed that my car was being towed of course I kicked and stomped nothing I could do about it so when I went down to pay the 300 and some odd dollars if they were charging me since my registration is expired I asked who handled her collection accounts 3 years later my agency had collected almost 10 million dollars and had over a hundred clients in the towing industry it's a true story

I've always tried my best to stay positive and in doing so it gives me pleasure to help others. When I have put a smile on someone else's face or they tell me thanks for listening, I know then I have done my purpose.

Has jobcase been helpful for all of you to find a job? Welcome any tips you’d like to share.

Service: Voicemail to Email

Eliminate the Need to Check Your Inbox Voicemail to email is (or can be) a business phone system feature that records a voicemail as an audio file (commonly .mpg or .wav format) and sends it to an email address. The recipient is then able to download the file right from their email and play it using a media player on their smartphone or PC.

As a business owner checking your inbox throughout the day might seem like a standard practice or something that you’ve done from time to time. Even if you are used to this practice, that doesn’t make it efficient. Instead of watching for notification lights, or wasting time checking a voicemail inbox when it’s empty, voicemail to email takes away the need for any of these practices.

When the voicemail comes in you’ll receive a notification just like you would for any other email message. This lets you know immediately that there’s something that requires your attention. Do away with another location to check throughout the day, and focus all your messages into one neat system with a voice mail transfer service and you’ll streamline your business practices and stay on top of those important customer needs as they come in so that you are gathering customer feedback and making the most of it.

Should you pay for this type of service, or can you do it yourself?

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Networking has helped me in a few ways. Emailing a resume. Letting the place of business know that I am interested in the job. If they are interested in me, they are able to get in touch, but I find that they hardly ever do get in touch, and I am the one that has to persue them. When I persue them, it is difficult, because they never supply me with their phone number, so, there is no real communication.