Hello again – making a first impression again

As a freelance Business Analyst I know the value of introductions and making a good first impression; looking smart, firm handshake, eye contact etc. you know how it works. I also know – despite what some people will tell you – that there can be more than one chance to make a first impression!

Let me put it another way, every formal meeting, chance encounter, telephone conversation, text or email can provide an opportunity to start again and re-calibrate a relationship, if not enable a complete reboot.

I will concede that the first first impression may be the biggie and professional & social relationships can be seriously damaged or enhanced in the early interactions, subject to the subtleties of non-verbal communication…remember though, you only have 7 seconds to get it right…!

I also know, fellow readers, that my chosen profession (or did it choose me?!) is a tough sell, and if you are still here several paragraphs after reading the phrase ‘Business Analyst’, I salute you.

Now that I have your attention, here are a few things for you to do:

Read the real skinny about Business Analysts in the new IT Element. This module has taken a lot of work and soul-searching, but I hope you find it interesting and useful.
Have a look at the  first article by Annie List, looking at the skills we all need in work and life…but somehow that particular lesson wasn’t on the curriculum.
Or there’s an introduction to one of the new hot technologies out there, the Internet of Things
And finally, find out about the team behind the IT Elementary School, sign-up for the newsletter, send a question or comment, let me know that you are there.

Thank you

See the internet is not all about cute kittens after all. Doh.

You are very welcome 🙂

Tony

@ITelementary

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