Introducing Yourself

Introducing yourself

Why is a professional introduction important?

A professional introduction is often your first contact with a colleague, client, recruiter, or business partner. A good introduction should be clear, concise and confident.

You should generally mention:

  • Your name
  • Your studies or position
  • Your company or school
  • Your area of interest or specialization
  • Your professional objectives

Useful expressions

Basic introduction

  • “Hello, my name is Sarah Martin.”
  • “It's a pleasure to meet you.”
  • “I'm a first-year business student at …”
  • “I'm currently studying business administration.”
  • “I'm specializing in marketing.”
  • “I'm particularly interested in international business.”
  • “I'm looking forward to developing my professional skills.”

In a professional situation

  • “Let me introduce myself.”
  • “I'm responsible for …”
  • “I work in the sales department.”
  • “I've been working for the company for two years.”
  • “My main responsibilities include …”

Example

Example

Watch this example of a professional introduction

Key vocabulary

English French
Business student Étudiant(e) en école de commerce
Degree Diplôme
Major / specialization Spécialisation
Department Service / département
Position Poste
Responsibilities Responsabilités
Skills Compétences
Experience Expérience
Internship Stage
Career goals Objectifs professionnels
Colleague Collègue
Business partner Partenaire commercial

Activity

Prepare a 30-second professional introduction.

Include:

  • Your name
  • Your school
  • Your studies
  • Your main interests
  • Your career objective
💡 Tip :

A good introduction in English should be clear, concise and confident. Practice in front of a mirror, record yourself, or ask a friend to listen. In a professional environment, a well-prepared introduction can make a strong first impression and open doors for networking opportunities.