Learn how to introduce yourself in an email as a new employee for a job, to clients, team, colleagues, or business partners with the help of our self-introduction email samples.
My name is Lawrie, and I've written this warm and wonderful blog post to explain how to introduce yourself in an email.
When emailing someone new (or speaking to them), it's essential to introduce who you are, explain why you're emailing, and (if you're asking for something) what you want.
If this all sounds simple, it should do – introducing yourself in an email is easy (as long as you stick to the format and follow our rules).
In this guide to writing intro emails, we provide a step-by-step guide on crafting compelling messages, followed by 14 fantastic samples and a template.
Great introduction emails make the best first impression. As the old cliche says, you only get one chance, so do it properly with Flowrite😉
Imagine you've started a new job, and nobody knows who you are and what you do. An introduction email is an essential ice-breaker and a great way to kick off your time at a new company.
Introduction emails are essential if you're taking on a new account or working with a new contact at a business.
As well as saying hi, introduction emails are a way to clarify any details to avoid confusion or embarrassment. For example, you can share pronouns to ensure everyone understands who you are and how you want to be addressed.
Here are the essentials of the self-introduction email format.
The subject line for email introducing yourself is critical, as it's the first (and potentially only) thing your recipient will see.
Unless it's compelling, it'll be ignored. (Don't worry if you get no response, here's how to send a reminder email or a follow-up email.)
How do you create a great introduction email subject line? Here are a few examples:
Let's put this into practice and build an example:
