10 Ways to Make a Great First Impression on Your New Team

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10 Ways to Make a Great First Impression on Your New Team

Aug 20, 2025

10 mins to read

Nervous about meeting your new team? Nail your first impression with this proven plan to exude confidence, connect instantly, and set yourself up for success.

Preparation and Mindset for Professional Introductions

Preparation and Mindset

Your attitude affects how you introduce yourself Get ready to show that you are positive and capable

Set a goal: Show that you are friendly capable and sure of yourself
Practice in a natural way: Make a list of the main topics and practice saying them out loud If you need to bring notes
First Impressions: In seven seconds people will assess you Come in with a grin and an open mind

Learn how to talk without words

Your body language is the first thing people see Make sure it fits with your message

Smile
Shows that you are friendly and warm

Looking at Someone
Shows trust and builds confidence

Stand Up
Shows respect and gives confidence

Hands that can be seen
Avoid looking guarded utilize motions that come naturally

Make Your Verbal Introduction

For a straightforward and powerful introduction use this five-part format

1. Open with confidence

Say your name what you do and why youre there

For example: Good morning Im [Your Name] and Im the new [Your Title] Im here to help

Kabuye John Martin

C.E.O & Founder of JobXZ

Uganda

Charles Walton Jomi

Developer at JobXZ

Uganda

with [your function]

2. A humble student

Be keen to learn from the team

For example: Im looking forward to learning about your processes and getting ideas from your experience

3. Competence that matters

Give one or two instances of skills that are important for the position

For example: I have experience in [skill] from [company] where I [result]

4. Connector with a lot of energy

Tell us why you choose to join this squad

For example: I came here because of your teams [trait like innovation] and the companys [value]

5. An Open Invitation

Encourage future connections

Example: Im excited to meet everyone You can come by or send me a message

Example of an Introduction

Hi everyone My name is Alex Chen and Im the new Marketing Manager Im here to help our brand reach more people through digital marketing I still have a lot to learn about how you do things and Im excited to hear your thoughts I ran data-driven marketing at TechXYZ that got 20% more people to interact with them The companys customer-first ethos and this teams innovation drew me in Im happy to help Please say hi or come over for coffee My workstation is by the window

Make Connections That Last

The beginning is your introduction Integrate well

First listen: Watch how things work before suggesting adjustments
Work together: Be polite when making suggestions like saying Based on my experience could we try [idea]
Follow Through: To create trust say yes to lunch invitations learn peoples names and make small chat

Important Points

Step	Action
Get ready	Practice important principles to calm your nerves
Body Language	Stand up straight smile and look them in the eye
Putting things together	To blend in with the team listen and connect
Get off to a good start	Make your first team meeting the start of something great

Get Ready to Make a Great Impression

Get ready make connections and develop trust from the start