70 ways to say "congratulations on your new job"
When writing a note to celebrate someone's new job, consider your relationship and the specific situation. Here are ideas for common situations in your personal and professional life:
General congratulations for a new job
These phrases are great for any occasion where someone gets accepted to a new position:
• "Congratulations on this new opportunity!"
• "This career move is a perfect fit for you, I'm so excited on your behalf."
• "You're a great fit for this new position, congratulations on earning this amazing opportunity."
• "All of your hard work led to this moment, enjoy the rewards of your efforts."
• "I'm incredibly proud of all you've accomplished. Have fun with this exciting advancement in your career."
• "You've done an amazing job in your current role and I know you're going to grow even more at this next position. Congratulations!"
• "I know you'll be successful wherever you go, best wishes for this new job opportunity."
• "Congrats on this next step in your career and all of the growth, connections and opportunities that come with it."
• "I'm so lucky that I can celebrate this next step in your career with you. I can't wait to hear about your adventures at this new job!"
• "Your new job sounds like an incredible opportunity and I know you're going to make the most of it."
Congratulations messages for a promotion
Use these notes to celebrate a promotion from an existing job to a higher role:
• "Congratulations on the promotion! It's so exciting to see you achieve your potential."
• "Getting promoted is a marvellous accomplishment, I'm looking forward to seeing how you continue to grow."
• "Your actions each day prove that you're ready for more responsibility and I'm so glad that others recognise your excellence."
• "With all of your expertise, I can't think of anyone who deserves this promotion more."
• "You demonstrated excellence at work every day and this promotion is your reward. Congrats!"
• "Congrats on this next step up in your career!"
• "This company is lucky to have someone like you in a leadership position. Congratulations on getting promoted to management."
• "I know how much this promotion means to you, and it makes me so happy to see you getting the recognition you deserve."
• "Best wishes as you transition to this promotion. I believe that you're going to do an incredible job."
• "Achieving a promotion like this is no easy task. Congratulations on your outstanding success and ambition!"
Messages to congratulate a manager on a new job
Congratulate your supervisor on their new job with these messages:
• "Your leadership inspires me every day. Congratulations on this next achievement."
• "I'll miss having you as my supervisor, but I'm glad that you're moving to an opportunity that you're passionate about. Congrats!"
• "Best wishes to you in your new position. I know your new team is going to love you."
• "Congratulations on your new job, new duties and a new team to mentor."
• "Congrats on an amazing tenure here at this company and an exciting opportunity ahead of you."
• "After working under your leadership for so long, I know you can handle any challenge. Congratulations on this next chance to grow."
• "Great work finding an exciting new job! You're leaving a great reputation behind as a manager."
• "Cheers to your new job! Don't forget your "best manager ever" mug."
• "Your ambition always motivated our team, and now it got you this amazing new job. Best wishes!"
• "You always pushed me to be my best, so it's great to see you achieving your goals."
Congratulating an employee on a new job
Here are several ways to celebrate an employee or team member's new role:
• "Congratulations to an amazing team member for earning an amazing job."
• "You've done a great job on my team, put your skills to good use in your new job."
• "This is an extraordinary opportunity for one of my most extraordinary employees. Proud of you."
• "I appreciate all the passion and dedication you've shared with our team through the years. Good luck in your new role."
• "Even though you won't be on my team anymore, I'm always here to cheer on your achievements. Congratulations."
• "It's been a pleasure watching your professional growth, congrats on taking your career in a new direction."
• "Congratulations on your dream job! I hope I can find someone half as talented as you to fill your place."
• "It's been a pleasure having you on my team. Your new manager was smart to hire you."
• "I always knew you were going to achieve wonderful things, great job securing such a prestigious role."
• "You were the first person I went to for help with a challenge, you're going to be an amazing leader in this new role."
Celebratory messages for a friend's new job
Honour a friend's career accomplishments with these congratulations wishes:
• "Cheers to one of my best friends earning the job of their dreams!"
• "I'm grateful to celebrate these important career milestones with you. Congrats!"
• "After seeing you work so hard for years, I'm thrilled that you're getting the recognition you deserve at this wonderful job."
• "I know working at this company is your lifelong dream, and I'm overwhelmed with happiness for your achievement."
• "You're a special person who deserves special recognition. Congratulations on earning this new position."
• "Your kindness, humility and positivity throughout your job search have inspired me."
• "All the interviews and job applications have finally paid off with an amazing reward."
• "Ever since I met you I knew you were destined for greatness. Great work finding this amazing job!"
• "As jobs change, our friendship is always constant. You're going to do great!"
• "This is a huge advancement in your career and I know you can handle it. Amazing job!"
Best wishes for a first job
Here are some messages to send for someone's first job:
• "Congratulations on starting your career at a great company!"
• "Getting your first job is a huge milestone. Welcome to the professional community."
• "You never forget your first job. Incredible work getting started on your path to success."
• "Congrats on taking your first step toward building a lifelong career."
• "Enjoy experiencing all of the important firsts of your career. Your first job, your first customers and your first paycheck!"
• "I can't wait to see everything you accomplish. This is just the beginning."
• "It's hard to express my excitement for this new start. Congrats on your job!"
• "Welcome to the first day of your career! Great job with this impressive first position."
• "All of your years of education and preparation have finally paid off with an awesome first job."
• "Entering the working world is an exciting accomplishment. Best wishes on this occasion!"
Messages to congratulate a coworker
These notes are perfect for praising a coworker's new job:
• "Today is about celebrating your success in your career. All of us in the office are so proud of you!"
• "I'm so glad I had the chance to work with you before you moved on to this exciting new job. Congratulations!"
• "I hope you love your new job and your new team. You're a joy to work with and you're going to fit right in."
• "Although our team won't be the same without you, you're going to shine in this new role. Best of luck!"
• "If anyone deserves this awesome job opportunity, it's a helpful and kind colleague like you."
• "My sincere congratulations on your new role. Please keep in touch!"
• "Over the years you've become not just a colleague, but a friend. I'm so happy for your accomplishment."
• "Thank you for everything you've done for me as a teammate. Congratulations on earning a top role in our field!"
• "I've had so much fun collaborating with you, and I'm excited to hear about your projects in your new role."
• "You deserve a celebration for your high-quality work on our team and for earning a great new position. Cheers to a great coworker and friend."
How to congratulate someone on a new job
If you want to write your own original note, here are some steps to follow:
• Mention their new title by name if you know it.
• Include a personal anecdote or memory.
• Compliment them by listing some positive adjectives.
• Describe your hopes for their future career success.
You can keep your message brief, or add extra details depending on how close you are to the person you're congratulating. Keep the focus on the person who got the job and celebrating their success.
Congratulations + Noun
When congratulations is followed by a NOUN, then we always say congratulations ON.
Here are some examples:
• Congratulations on the promotion.
• Congratulations on your new home.
• Congratulations on your wedding.
• Congratulations on the birth of your baby.
• Congratulations on your success.
Congratulations + VERB
When congratulations is followed by a VERB in the -ING form, then we can say ON or FOR, but ON is much, much more common:
• Congratulations on being elected class president.
• Congratulations on graduating from college.
• Congratulations on finding a job.
• Congratulations on finishing the marathon.
• Congratulations for winning the gymnastics competition.
• Congratulations for getting the highest grade in the class.
“For” can only be used in cases where the person achieved something, not when something happened to them.
So we'd always say “congratulations ON winning the lottery” (since that was by luck and not skill or hard work) but we can say “congratulations FOR or ON winning the gymnastics competition” since that is an achievement.
Again, at least in American English, “ON” is still much more common even when talking about achievements.
Congratulations to
What about “congratulations to”?
We occasionally use that if we want to specify the person/group receiving our congratulations:
For example, if the president of the company is making a speech to all employees and she wants to specify one group, she could say “Congratulations to the marketing team for finishing this project in record time.”
Or if my friend and his wife recently adopted a child, I could say “Congratulations to both of you on becoming parents!”
Congratulate + a person
When we use “congratulate,” the verb, then we NEVER use “to” after it:
• He congratulated me on quitting smoking.
• I'd like to congratulate her on her spectacular performance.
• Before I forget, let me congratulate you on your Ph.D.
OK? I hope this helped show when we use each preposition, but if you're not sure, just use “on.” Congratulations on finishing this lesson!