I start work here on June 16, 2014, as a Purchasing Assistant. I just graduated from ______ school with a degree in ______, so this is my first job. I look forward to meeting all of you and working for such a reputable company. My long term goal is to gain expertise in new products and the accounting side of inventory (blah blah, whatever you hope to do in 5 years or so), and I plan to take some courses to help gain those skills. My main hobby is cooking, and I also enjoy friendships, family, and jogging."
Change it to suit what is really you, but I would leave magazines out.