Hear The Other Side of NOVAers From Their Hearts

March is springtime and everything is new. At this wonderful time of the year, we sincerely wish our NOVA March birthday celebrities a happy birthday! On this special day, in addition to the birthday party, we also invited them to share their lives and interests. Let's listen to their voices, share their joys, and see the “other side” of NOVA's partners besides their work.

Russian import operation Sandy

Q1：What is the most rewarding thing you have done in NOVA?

I am an operation specialist in NOVA, I remember once I suddenly received a notification that a liner had arrived at the port, but the foreign country didn't give us any information, and it was on the platform of Jinan, and all the operation colleagues should know that the commission in Jinan is the most troublesome and the most demanding one. Because of the hurry, we can only urge the foreigners to get the commission information while taking the waybill from the port to record the data. In the end, with the help of our overseas colleagues, we were able to get the photos and other information at the first time, and the commission was successfully issued without incurring any abnormal costs. I feel a great sense of accomplishment to be able to complete this kind of urgent task without incurring any cost, which is responsible for the company as well as for the customers.

Q2: What is your usual way of relieving stress?

As the operation has pressure, I think we must say it out loud, otherwise it will easily become internal injuries, hahahahaha! Of course, we also need to resist the pressure to solve the problem first, and then review and share with colleagues to eliminate internal conflict.

Q3: What's your birthday wish? Why?

My wish is simple, I hope I can turn off my cell phone and rest for a day. Because there are hundreds of messages on my cell phone every day, and due to the special nature of my position, as long as my eyes are open, I have to stay online all the time, and I want to be quiet~.

Russian Sales Chloe

Q1: What one thing do you feel most accomplished at NOVA?

One of the things I feel most accomplished is that in December 2023, at the request of my first Russian client and with the encouragement of my colleagues, I accompanied the client to a trade show in Shanghai, and after the show, I visited the factories of their suppliers in Taizhou, Lishui, and Suzhou, Zhejiang. This week-long interaction, although the accompanying process was very tiring, in the process of communicating with them, we really felt the sincerity and friendliness of the Russian customers! During this time, we communicated with the client in English, Russian, and with a translator, which was a difficult and comical process, but fortunately, we finally reached the goal of communication, and in the end, I successfully assisted the client in completing the business trip. In this interaction, I have established not only a working partnership with the client, but also we have become friends in life, and we occasionally share interesting life stories and photos with each other. And this will be one of the most memorable experiences in my working life, I am very grateful for this opportunity given by the company!

Q2: What is your usual way to relieve stress?

There are many ways to relieve stress. I will also find friends and colleagues to talk to them when I encounter troubles and problems at work, and finally, with the support from all parties, it is also natural to slowly digest and solve the emergencies at work. Every time I solve the stumbling block at work, my body and mind will be much more relaxed, and I will have more energy and motivation to continue to work. Therefore, I believe that a large part of the source of stress is self-perception, and the way to relieve stress, you need to understand yourself better, do not over-pressurize yourself, do not set limits for yourself, allow yourself to have the opportunity to make mistakes, and learn to live within your means, and actively seek ways to solve problems.

Q3: What is your birthday wish? Why?

I hope that in the new year, I can have more opportunities to go out and see the world, communicate more and make more progress.

Joyce, Copywriter

Q1: What was your last job direction and why did you choose this position?

It's also related to branding, Brand Specialist. Because I am more interested in the field of writing and communication, I chose to major in journalism and communication in my undergraduate degree, which made me feel that the power of communication is endless. NOVA's corporate culture and values have touched me, and I hope to use my expertise to contribute something small to NOVA's branding, so that everyone can see a vivid, energetic and responsible corporate image. In the process of accomplishing these tasks, I also often gain knowledge and a sense of accomplishment.

Q2: What is your usual way to relieve stress?

Listening to songs, watching movies, brushing up on dramas, and eating food at the same time. Probably because I'm a Taurus, the satisfaction that good food brings me is incomparable, although it keeps my Engel's coefficient high.

Q3: What's your birthday wish? Why?

To go to Shunde - the food capital of China - with my mom and taste the food here. Since my mom and I share the same hobbies and I rarely have time to go home after work, I wish to have a delicious birthday with my mom.

Marketing Specialist Елена

Q1: What was the direction of your last job and why did you choose this position?

This is my first job, and when I was interviewed, the name NOVA really struck me and resonated with my inner expectations: it comes from the Russian word новый, which means “new”. I chose the position of Marketing Specialist because the work brings me into contact with many colleagues, which I like, and it allows me to communicate actively with them, create links and work together to solve problems.

Q2: What is your usual way of relieving stress?

Stress for me actually comes from my own lack of ability, so I lack confidence in areas where I don't have enough ability or specialized knowledge, and I get stressed when I can't respond immediately to a customer's need. Therefore, the key to solving the problem is to learn actively and ask for advice from my colleagues, as well as to learn by example. On weekends, I do housework, keep the house clean and tidy, and I like to go out for a walk to get in touch with nature.

Q3: What is your birthday wish? Why?

To climb Mount Everest before I turn 45. I like the physical exhaustion that comes from climbing, but the spiritual release and the feeling of being able to survive after having been killed. As long as you have a plan and are willing to work hard, nothing is out of reach. At the beginning of this year, I went to the foot of Mount Everest, and I was lucky enough to see the sun shining on Mount Everest, which reinforced this idea.

After listening to everyone's sharing, do you also recall your own once unrealized dreams? If you are a NOVA employee, you can record your wishes, we will collect them in the “Wish Jar” every month, and maybe there is a chance to help your dream come true! If you are not a NOVA employee, why don't you send your resume to NOVA's recruitment mailbox? Outside of work, don't forget to love life.