Your First Day at Work
Use these useful phrases when you start your new job to communicate politely with colleagues.
Key Phrases
Hello, I am new here and I am currently looking for my assigned desk.
💡 Use this professional phrase when you arrive at the office on your first morning.
Could you please show me where we can find the kitchen and the coffee machine?
💡 Use this polite question to locate the break room and get a hot drink.
Who is the best person to ask if I have questions about my computer setup?
💡 Ask this if you need assistance with your new login details or hardware issues.
I would like to know what time we usually start and finish our work here.
💡 Use this expression to clarify the daily working hours and avoid arriving too late.
If I need to take a lunch break, when is the best time to go?
💡 Ask your colleagues this question to learn about the typical lunchtime culture here.
I have already met some team members, but I still need to meet the manager.
💡 Use this present perfect sentence when you are introducing yourself to other colleagues.
Could you point out the main office where the team usually has meetings?
💡 Ask this when you need directions to the correct room for your discussions.
I hope that we can work together successfully on this exciting project this year.
💡 Say this positive sentence to build a good relationship with your new colleagues.