In the modern workplace, a well written email to your new boss can make a great first impression especially when you are starting a new job.
In this blog post, we will look at how you can write an email to your new boss before joining, with a focus on best practices, tips, and a ready to use email sample. So without further ado, let us get started.
Tips to Remember
Maintain a professional tone since this person is going to be your new manager, cultivating a professional relationship that is based on respect and politeness is critical.
Provide clarity on why you are writing this email, state any questions or clarifications that you might want to be addressed. An ambiguous mail will lead to confusion, so avoid it.
Proofread your email to ensure there are no spelling or grammatical errors in your email because an email with a lot of mistakes will certainly paint a negative impression to your boss.
Respect deadlines that were assigned to you before your joining dates and if you have questions around them, try to be prompt and reach out to your manager well ahead of their time.
Best Practices
Very politely introduce yourself to your boss. You might assume that your manager remembers critical details but it is easy to forget given the tons information one handles, so a refresher is good.
Clarify the logistics of the joining date so that you do not miss-out on any important updates, dates, documentation processes, etc.
Express your enthusiasm in joining the company and how excited you are to get started on your role, this will cultivate a positive impression of you which is great for team morale.
Show gratitude to the manager or POC for giving you the opportunity to join their team and tell them that you plan on making the most out of it.
Sample Email to Send Before Joining a Company
Subject: Requesting Clarification on [Subject Matter]
Hello {Recipient’s Name},
Hope you are well. My name is [Your Name] and I interviewed for [Role] at [Department Name] and was subsequently selected with my joining date being [Joining Date].
I am writing this email to request clarification [State the Subject Matter] and specifically, [Explain the Point of Concern].
Your help on this matter is greatly appreciated and if you have any questions for me, I would be happy to share more information.
Thanks for understanding and I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Mobile Number]
Conclusion
A well written email to your new boss before joining that is polite and professional is a great way to make a good first impression and by following the tips, best practices and the template shared in this blog post, you will be well equipped to do that.
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