Quiz – How to Introduce Yourself at Work in English / 英語で仕事の自己紹介をする方法
Master the core 3-sentence work introduction pattern, study real conversations, avoid common mistakes, and unlock quiz achievements.
1. When and Why You Need This
Introducing yourself at work is one of the first things you'll ever say in a new job, meeting, or client encounter — and it comes up again and again throughout your career.
Difficult English is not required. A short, clear introduction — your name, your role, and what you mainly do — is enough to make a strong first impression.
自己紹介はあなたについて相手が最初に聞くことです。自然で明確な自己紹介ができると、良い第一印象を与え、自信のあるプロとして見てもらえます。
5 Common Situations
You will introduce yourself at work in situations like:
- Starting a new job Meeting your new teammates for the first time.
新しい職場で、初めてチームメンバーに会うとき。 - Joining a meeting Especially online or in-person meetings when not everyone knows you.
オンライン・対面会議に参加するとき。特に初対面の人がいる場合。 - Meeting a client or business partner Making a good first impression is especially important here.
クライアントやビジネスパートナーと初めて会うとき。第一印象がとても大切です。 - Attending a training or workshop You often introduce yourself right at the start.
研修やワークショップに参加するとき。最初に自己紹介をすることが多いです。 - Networking events or business parties When you meet many people in a short amount of time.
懇親会やビジネスパーティーで、短い時間に多くの人と会うとき。
Why It Matters for English Learners
A clear, natural introduction helps you:
- Make a good first impression.
- Sound confident and professional.
- Start conversations more easily.
- Build trust with colleagues and clients.
2. The Core Language Pattern
Use this simple 3-sentence template every time to introduce yourself confidently at work.
- ① Name → 1
- ② Department / Role → 1
- ③ Main Task →
Fill-in-the-blank template
I work in [Department/Role].
I mainly handle [Task/Responsibility].
「mainly（主に）」を使うと、毎日何をしているかを自然でプロらしく伝えられます。これがこのテンプレートの効果的な理由の一つです。
Polite closing lines
"Nice to meet you." is casual and friendly. "It's a pleasure to meet you." is more formal. "I look forward to working with you." is great for new colleagues.
カジュアルな場面では "Nice to meet you."、よりフォーマルな場面では "It's a pleasure to meet you."、新しい同僚には "I look forward to working with you." がよく使われます。
3. Vocabulary Bank
These terms are grouped by category. Read them aloud to build muscle memory before the quiz.
🏢 A. Job Titles & Departments
📋 B. Work Responsibilities
🔸 C. Key Adjectives & Adverbs
👋 D. Greeting & Meeting Words
4. Useful Phrases by Function
① Starting the Introduction
② Saying Your Role or Department
③ Describing What You Do
④ Adding a Personal Detail (Optional)
⑤ Closing the Introduction Politely
5. Full Example Conversations
Conversation 1 — First Day at the Office
An office kitchen on your first day. James, a friendly colleague, greets you.
Conversation 2 — Introducing Yourself in a Team Meeting
A weekly team Zoom meeting. The manager asks everyone to introduce themselves to a new member, Sarah.
Conversation 3 — Meeting a Client for the First Time
A formal business meeting. Aiko Tanaka meets Ms. Yamamoto, a client from a partner company.
6. Naturalness Tips
Tip 1: Describing Duties Simply
Tip 2: Inviting Questions
Tip 3: Avoiding Repetitive Sentences
Tip 4: Correct Department Usage
How to Extend a Short Answer
7. What to Avoid
❌ Avoid: "Hi, I'm Yuki. I work in marketing. I do social media, content planning, email newsletters, blog writing, and I also help with events sometimes..."
✅ Better: "Hi, I'm Yuki. I work in marketing — I mainly handle social media and content planning."
❌ Avoid: "Hi, I'm Ken. Nice to meet you." (What does Ken do? We don't know.)
✅ Better: "Hi, I'm Ken. I work in sales. Nice to meet you."
❌ Avoid: Saying "Yo, I'm Ken" to a new client.
✅ Better: "Good afternoon, my name is Ken Tanaka." (to a client)
❌ Avoid: "I am marketing department's person." (Literal translation of 「マーケティング部の人間です」)
✅ Better: "I work in marketing." / "I'm on the marketing team."
❌ Avoid: Stopping abruptly right after stating your core job responsibility.
✅ Better: Always end with: "Nice to meet you" or "I look forward to working with you."
8. Practice Template
I work in __________ [department/team].
I mainly handle __________ and __________.
[Optional: I've been here for __________.] Nice to meet you!
Worked examples
Kenji — IT engineer:
"Hi, I'm Kenji. I work in the IT department. I mainly handle server maintenance and software support. I just joined last month, so I'm still getting to know everyone. Nice to meet you!"
Mika — HR:
"Hello, my name is Mika. I work in HR. I mainly handle recruitment and employee onboarding. I've been with the company for about three years now. It's great to meet you!"
David — sales team leader:
"Good morning. My name is David Chen. I'm the team leader of our sales department. I'm mainly responsible for client relationships and new business development. It's a real pleasure to meet you today."