Phrases for Making
Business Introductions
Introducing Yourself
1. Hello, I’m/my name
is + [your name]
“Hello, I’m/my name is
Arusyak Harutyunyan .”
You may say “Hi”
instead of “Hello.” “Hi” may sometimes be considered to be less formal. But in
general, both “Hello” and “Hi” are acceptable these days.
Talking About Your
Company Name, Location and Length of Service
2. I’m with + [company
name]
“I’m with VivaCell.”
You can also give the
location of your company.
3. I’m based in +
[location]
“I’m based in Armavir / Yerevan.
Here's the answer to
the question Iu “How long have you been with this company?”
4. I’ve been with + [company name] + for +
[length of time]
“I’ve been with the
British Council for 9 years.”
Another way to phrase
your answer would be “I’ve been with + [company name] + since + [year].”
“I’ve been with the
British Council since 2008.”
Talking About Your
Industry, Job and Responsibilities
5. I work in +
[industry]
“I work in information
technology/education/banking.”
6. I work as +
[article (a/an)] + [occupation]
“I work as a software
developer/an engineer/an HR manager.”
7. I’m + [article] +
[occupation]
“I’m a software
developer/an engineer/an HR manager.”
8. I’m involved in +
[project/area of involvement]
“I’m involved in software
development/engineering/HR management.”
You can also use the
phrasing “I’m involved in + [verb]ing + [project/area of involvement].”
“I’m involved in
conducting training courses for our new staff.”
“I’m involved in
writing software apps for our latest model of smartphones due to be launched
next October.”
You could also offer
some details about your job responsibilities.
9. I’m responsible for
+ [verb]ing + [area of responsibility]
“I’m responsible for
ensuring that our new staff are well trained.”
“I’m responsible for
developing new software apps for our smartphones.”
10. I head the +
[department/project]
“I head the HR
Department/the education project.”
11. I manage the +
[department/project]
“I manage the Finance
Department/the sales project team.”
12. I look after +
[department/project]
“I look after the
Marketing Department/all the restaurants in this state.”
13. I’m in charge of +
[department/project]
“I’m in charge of the
Sales Department/the hotel construction project.”
You may also mention
who you report to at work.
14. I report
(directly) to the + [superior]
“I report (directly)
to the Head of Finance.”