Your First Day at Work
Use these phrases on your first day at a new job to introduce yourself and find your way around.
Key Phrases
Hola, mucho gusto, hoy es mi primer día de trabajo.
Hello, nice to meet you, today is my first day of work.
💡 Use this friendly greeting when introducing yourself to your new coworkers.
¿Dónde está mi escritorio y mi computadora para empezar?
Where is my desk and my computer to start?
💡 Ask this to your supervisor or guide to find your workspace.
¿Dónde está la cocina para tomar un café por la mañana?
Where is the kitchen to have a coffee in the morning?
💡 A great question to start your day and find the common area.
¿Quién me va a ayudar con las preguntas hoy?
Who is going to help me with questions today?
💡 Use this to identify your main contact person on your first day.
¿A qué hora vamos a comer al mediodía normalmente?
At what time are we going to eat at noon normally?
💡 Ask this to learn about the typical lunchtime schedule.
¿Cuándo termina mi jornada de trabajo hoy por la tarde?
When does my work day end this afternoon?
💡 Useful for understanding the expected departure time.
Antes trabajé en otra oficina similar en el centro.
Before, I worked in another similar office downtown.
💡 A simple way to share your background during small talk.
¿Dónde están los baños para los empleados de esta planta?
Where are the bathrooms for the employees on this floor?
💡 An essential practical question for any new workplace.
¿Tengo que hablar con el jefe de recursos humanos ahora?
Do I have to speak with the head of human resources now?
💡 Ask this to check if you need to complete any HR paperwork.