New job, meeting the team

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Start my new job soon ! !

But a bit worried about meeting the other people in the office on my first day. After the usual "pleased to meet you", like most of the time I will probably get stuck as to what to say. Any advice ?

I dont want to go around and ask everyone the same question. Am I expected to chat to everyone when i first meet them ? or is it simple intros and then move on to the next person ?

When we have a new hire the HR director takes them around to meet everyone. Its expected really to just be met-and-greet thing...very quick, just a few minutes (if that) with each person.

Sometimes the person only says hi and they look forward to working with me. Others ask what I do for the company. Some comment on the office decoration I have, asking questions about it to put the ball in my court, so to speak.

Its hard to say what is expected at a particular company though. You might be asked what your job responsible will be, where you came from (last job), how long you have been in the field, etc so be ready for that too.

BeeBee

Oops, had a quick read of your post but forgot to reply.

Just want to say thanks BeeBee, I took everything you said and it helped alot. Everything was pretty quick but it was just as you pointed out in your post.