Address the recipient
When starting your letter for best wishes, you need to address the recipient appropriately. If they're a close friend, you can address them by their first name. If you aren't close to the recipient, consider using their appropriate title followed by their last name. For example, Dear Ms. Green.
Be specific
Specify your reason for writing. Include as many details as possible when writing your letter to show sincerity. For example, show what you know about their new opportunity by including their new job title and your hopes for them moving forward. Always keep the tone of your message positive, even if you're sad to see them go to another department or company.
Include a closing
Your message can be short and concise to convey your well wishes effectively, so a short closing it also suitable. Something like Good luck with everything or Best wishes for your future career is appropriate to express your well wishes. You can also include a friendly call to action and encourage them to stay in contact if they're leaving the company. This is an excellent way to build and maintain your professional network.
Best wishes examples
Here are some examples of best wishes to show your support to others:
Concise best wishes
Keeping your best wishes letter concise ensures the recipient receives the message quickly. These letters are more casual than detailed letters, and better suited to acquaintances. Here is a list of concise messages:
• Ms. Tilly, good luck at your new job as a marketing assistant! Wishing you the best and hoping you find more success in your new role!
• I'm so proud of you! Congratulations on the new job. Wishing you the absolute best.
• You're going to be an amazing social worker, and I wish the best for you as you move forward in your career.
• I just heard about your new job, and I wanted you to know that I'm so proud of you and your hard work. Congratulations.
• I'm so happy for you, congratulations on your new endeavour! Your new team is lucky to have you. Best wishes for your future career.
• Congratulations on the wonderful work you've done for this company. You deserve this promotion!
Detailed best wishes
These wishes provide more personal details. Use this style when you want to show your coworker or someone close to you why you believe they deserve their new job opportunity. Here are some examples of detailed best wishes:
Best wishes about promotions
Here is an example of best wishes for an employee who earns a promotion:
I was so happy to see you received the promotion to regional manager. It just goes to show how the processes you implemented contributed to the company. You increased sales and efficiency for our team and I know we all appreciate your hard work. I'm glad to know you'll be working in upper management to continue making improvements to the company.
Best wishes for a job with a new company
Here is an example of best wishes for an employee who gets a job with a new company:
You are the hardest worker I know, and your new manager is lucky to have you. When you worked with us, you always implemented programs that improved company culture. For example, I remember when you implemented the employee recognition program that encouraged upper management to show their appreciation for employees every week. I'm sure you're going to make wonderful changes at your new job, and I'm proud to know you.
Best wishes about a job offer
Here is an example of best wishes for an employee who has received a new job offer:
I just heard about your job offer, and everyone here at Toronto Marketing Executives is so excited for you. You're going to be a great addition to your new team. You have an incredible work ethic and always focus on your values. This, combined with your positive attitude, shows what a great employee and coworker you are. Congratulations!
Best wishes about industry change
Here is an example of best wishes for an employee who changes career paths:
I've never met anyone who can communicate information as clearly as you do, which is why it makes sense that you changed careers to become a professor. This is a big career change, but we all know that you excel in everything you try. Your students will benefit greatly from having you as their professor. All the best.
Best wishes including a fond memory
Here is an example of best wishes for an employee you enjoyed working with:
For the last three years, working with you has been one of my favourite parts of the job. I'll never forget how much fun we had planning last year's holiday party. I'm sad to see you go, but I know it's an excellent career opportunity and I wish you all the best. Good luck to you in all of your future endeavours.
Best wishes to close friends
Here is an example of best wishes for an employee who is also a close friend:
I always knew you were going to go far. We've known each other for years, and you've always been someone I could rely on. You've really earned this promotion, and I have no doubt that you'll go even further in your career. I wish you the best moving forward. Do stay in touch!
Best wishes with humour
These best wishes show your personality and demonstrate your relationship with the recipient. Use humour to show your genuine happiness for the recipient and add some personality to your message. Here are some examples of best wishes with humour:
• Congrats on getting a new job! I knew you could do it, but I'm mostly happy because now you can get me a great friends and family discount.
• I just heard about your promotion. I can say with confidence that no one is surprised because you're the best one for the job. You're paying for our next team brunch, though!
• Dear Jean, I'm so proud of you for finding a new role. Keep in mind that your new coworkers can't compete with us!
• Congratulations on getting promoted! I just know you'll be back in no-time because you'll miss us too much. There's no way you'll find coworkers this cool.
• So, you got the job position! Congratulations, you really deserve it... any chance you can find me one? Just kidding!
• If you told me that the man who walked in here all those years ago would become one of the best employees in this place, I never would have guessed. Don't forget to come goof off with me during lunch hour!
Best wishes showing your appreciation
These best wishes show your friendship with the recipient and express how you'll miss them. Here are some messages to show your appreciation for your coworker:
• I'm so thankful for the last few years we've spent as coworkers. I'll miss you so much, but I know you're going to be extraordinary in your new position!
• Congratulations on your new job! I know this is an exciting time for you, and I just wanted you to know how happy I am for you, although I'll miss you!
• Dear Cynthia, I hope you know how much we all adore you around here. Despite that, we're also really happy for you and hope you find everything you're looking for in your new job!
• You've worked so hard at this job for so long. You deserve something that fulfills you and brings you as much joy as you bring the rest of us.
• You've always been an incredibly hard worker, and I know you'll continue to work just as hard with your promotion. You're the best candidate for the job, and I'm sure you're going to change policy and legislation for the better.
• Jeanette, you're a fantastic psychologist, I think you were born with your compassionate, attentiveness, and active listening abilities. Your private practice will be one of the best in the region, if not THE best! Wishing you well, Sam.
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If you’re looking for a way to congratulate someone who’s starting a new position at work, then you’ve come to the right place! Changing roles in a job brings with it many new challenges and new opportunities, and the right words of congratulations and encouragement can go a long way towards making this change a bit smoother. To help you find the right way to say your congrats, our writers here at Styiens have put together a selection of "congratulations on your new position" messages for coworkers, friends, family members, and more. Browse a variety of congratulatory sayings and find the perfect one for your needs with the help of our intuitive category tags, which will help you filter our "congratulations on your new position" messages by subject and recipient. Use our congratulations messages as they are, or build upon them for a more personalized way of saying congratulations to someone particularly special. Whether you choose to incorporate them into a long message, or use them as a short way of saying congrats, our messages and sayings here at Styiens are a wonderful way to show your support during this exciting change!
Getting a new job or promotion is a major achievement. It's a huge milestone in a persons life, and something many strive for. So when someone you know, be that family member, friend, colleague or even boss gets that new job they've been after it's only polite to congratulate them on their success. It's a simple but touching gesture, and if we're looking at it from a selfish point of view, keeping that connection with a colleague at a new company could be beneficial to you in the future. They may even be a client of yours in the future!
So use one or some of the congratulations messages below to inspire your own or copy them directly as they are.
• Congratulations on a New Job Messages
• New Job Quotes
• New Job Funny Quotes
• How to Write a Congratulations Letter or Note for a New Job
• What to Say
• Congratulations Letter Examples
Congratulations on a New Job Messages
• Congratulations on your new job! I knew you'd get it!
• It was a pleasure to work with you and I wish you all the success in your new position. Congratulations
• We're all going to miss you so much! But we're so pleased for you as well. Congratulations!
• Huge congratulations on the well deserved promotion. You earned it
• It's a mystery it's taken so long for your talents to be truly recognised! But better late than never. Congratulations on a very deserved new position
• I know how much you wanted that new job so I'm delighted you've finally got it! Well done and congratulations!
• Best wishes and congratulations on your new job
• I hope your new job brings you greater fulfilment and enjoyment in your work. Congratulations
• Congratulations on taking a chance and making your dreams come true! Go get 'em!
• This is just the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in your life. Enjoy your new job
• Your new job sounds like the perfect position for you! All the best and good luck!
• I wish you all the success and happiness in your new job
• I won't lie, I'm sad you're going to be leaving. But really pleased for you, and wish you all the best. Congratulations!
• We're all going to miss you so much but excited for your new chapter. Best of luck from all of us
• You've proved that hard work, dedication and loyalty are the path to success. Congratulations on the promotion!
• Congratulations! You've grabbed your chance, taken the opportunities presented and are seeing the rewards of your hard work.
• Our loss is your new employers gain. We'll miss you. Good luck
• It sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunity. Go grab it and make your dreams come true! Congratulations
• The office just won't feel the same without you. I'm really going to miss you. But congratulations and best wishes
• You've been like a mentor to me and taught me so much. Thank you and best of luck with your new job
New Job Quotes
Including an inspirational or touching quote in your note or card is a great way to motivate the recipient. It can help to remind them of what it took to get where they are or to never stop striving for future success. See some great quotes below:
• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle.” – Steve Jobs
• “Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
• “If you don’t feel it, flee from it. Go where you are celebrated, not merely tolerated.” -Paul F. Davis
• “Opportunities don't happen, you create them.” – Chris Grosser
• “Wake up with determination and go to bed with satisfaction.” – Unknown
• “Find out what you like doing best, and get someone to pay you for doing it.” – Katherine Whitehorn
• “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
• “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain
• “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Hills
• “The future depends on what you do today.” – Gandhi
New Job Funny Quotes
A new job can also be the time for humour. Put an even bigger smile on someone's face with a funny joke or poke some fun at them over their new job or promotion.
• You were too good for this place anyway!
• Thank God you're leaving!
• Congratulations in finding a new job before you seriously injured someone at your old one!
• Here's to your new job and no one finding out how much you lied on your application
• Congratulations on your new job! We knew that you could beat the embezzlement charges and get back out there
How to Write a Congratulations Letter or Note for a New Job
Remember to keep in mind who you're writing your note or letter to. If it's a co-worker or friend then you can be a lot more informal and even jokey than if it were a boss or manager. Otherwise stay formal and respectful of the senior personnel.
What to Say
Don't worry about making it too wordy or complicated. Congratulating is, obviously, the main thing you should be aiming to get across.
Whoever the recipient is make it clear you are pleased for them and wish them all the best in their new job.
If it's for a coworker or colleague you will probably want to mention how you and everyone will miss them at the office. If you've worked closely with them at any point then you can take the opportunity to reminiscence on the successes or funny times you had together.
Maintaining a relationship with someone after they have left your company is not only polite but could lead to further opportunities for yourself that you wouldn't want to miss out on.
Congratulations Letter Examples
If you'd prefer to send a more formal letter then use some of the examples below as an inspiration.
Dear _____,
Congratulations on your new position. I've no doubt your skills will be a great asset to your new employers and the amount of experience you have a valuable addition to their organisation.
We're all going to miss you here and I know I'm speaking on behalf of the whole team when I say we wish you all the best in your new job.
Best regards,
Dear _____,
Congratulations on the amazing new opportunity! We're going to miss and struggle to replace you but we know you'll be a massive hit at [company name]
On a personal note I'm really going to miss you around the office. It won't be the same without you! But I know you've made the right choice and wish you so much success!
Love,
Dear _____,
I was delighted to hear you had been promoted! I know how much you'd wanted it for such a long time now, but as they say – good things come to those who wait!
I'd love to catch up soon and you can tell me how you're getting on (and maybe all the new gossip!)
Hope everything goes well in the first few days. Don't worry though, you'll be fine!
Kind regards,
Subject: Congratulations on the New Job
Hi _____,
I was so pleased to hear of your new position at [company name].
Your hard work and dedication to your job have not gone unnoticed and you're being rewarded for that now. I have no worries that you will they've in your new position.
If there's anything I can do to help with your moving between roles then don't hesitate to to get in touch.
Best wishes,
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