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1) About me

<aside> 💡 Introduce yourself, write where you are from and tell about your work experience. Describe what you currently do in your department and what problems you can be approached with.

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Introduction

Before you choose the questions you want to answer, write a few sentences about yourself. Introduce yourself as a new member of the team. Leave a business card for those who will join your teams in the future.

• I worked in the Netherlands for several years before moving to the UK.
• Before joining my current company, I worked in ..., as … .

In work I deal with

Describe your professional responsibilities, what you create and what you have an impact on.

• In the marketing department, I am responsible for editing posts on the company blog. I am responsible for the image of our brand on social media. I am also in charge of the newsletter.
• I am responsible for communication with external clients, creating marketing campaigns and newsletters promoting our product.

2) Contact me

<aside> 💡 Indicate your preferred channels and contact hours. Write about how you like to receive feedback. When it comes to communication, it is best not to leave anything to conjecture but to clearly state the rules.

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Preferred method of contact

In the contact channels you use (e-mail, phone, Slack, MS Teams, ...), write in what hours and matters it is best to communicate with you. In the fields next to it, you can add in which situations you prefer real-time responses and in which you prefer asynchronous communication.

• E-mail - "I usually read letters only during working hours
• Telephone - "Monday to Friday, 8.00 - 16.00.”
• Slack - "I really like asynchronous communication. If you got my message on the weekend or late at night, you don't have to reply right away. Sometimes I share information with my co-workers because I just had a great idea and I don't want to forget it. I don't expect a reply on the weekend on vacation and in your absence.

I like to receive feedback

Explain in what form you would like to receive feedback: opinions, compliments, and current reviews. Describe your preferences regarding the style of responses.

• If I mess something up, I want you to tell me straight up. It's very important to me. I make mistakes and sometimes I don't notice them. I need to know, otherwise I'll probably do it again.
• If you have feedback for me, please give it. If you can, it's best to do it face to face (on Meet or in person). However, if you're not comfortable with that or can't meet with me 1-1 at the moment, then send me an email or message on Slack. I'd rather get any feedback than not get any at all.

By which I can be misunderstood

Share your quirks that can make people misunderstand you. Write about how you react to stress or mention cultural factors.

• I focus on tasks and don't express emotions well. My serious face doesn't mean I'm angry.
• When I have a lot of urgent things on my mind, I try to respond briefly, which some may interpret as reluctance. That's a mistaken impression. Please don't judge my responses that way.

3) Collaboration