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.
#1 It's about confidence
If you’re about to start a job in an IT or technology role, you likely have no doubt in your own intelligence. Your critical thinking skills are on point. You know you can work well with others. But at the back of your mind, you may be worried that you won’t be able to pick up new knowledge and skills quickly enough.
Our advice is to focus on ways that you can reflect confidence, even in moments when you are nervous and maybe even full of self-doubt. Let's say you’ve landed a role as a junior programmer. Writing code will be a big part of your job and you might even be great at it. But what if you’re asked to pitch an idea for new software to senior management? If you’re not great at presenting, you’ll have a hard time convincing your managers how great your idea is – no matter how well you code.
Ultimately, your ability to make others feel confident in you is what will make or break your first job. Sometimes, even we wish the world was different, but that’s the way it is. Confident people thrive, while self-doubters get left behind. So, if you’re focused on climbing the corporate ladder, you know what to do: always project confidence.
#2 The road to success isn’t always a straight line
So you’ve been lucky enough to land your dream job as a Graduate IT Support Engineer. That’s great, but you may find that your dream job isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After the initial excitement wears off, you may find yourself spending most of your days wondering, "What on earth am I doing?" This can force you to dig deep and rethink your options; should you stay put or move on?
In our experience, some graduates become disillusioned in their first job. But in almost all cases, this ends up launching them into long, fulfilling careers where they can put their talents to good use. The road to success comes with many twists and turns, and many graduates find that it takes them places they could never have imagined
In some cases, your first job will probably teach you what you don’t want to be doing more than what you do. No, it won’t necessarily define your career path and yes, it can lead to better things. Success doesn’t always come in a straight, linear progression. But if you are looking for that perfect match right from the start, you might want to check out our job page real quick.
#3 Getting in the arena is key
Listen. Kicking off your journey in the working world is scary. We get it. And there will be plenty of twists and turns along the way. But it’s a necessary part of starting the next chapter in your life. So get out of your comfort zone, put yourself out there and make your mark. If you want to get ahead, it will require all your passion, energy and commitment
Theodore Roosevelt said it best: "The credit belongs to the [wo]man who is actually in the arena." Your career path is unique and you’ll take your own lessons from it.
#4 Even bad jobs create good opportunities
As the old saying goes, the only constant in life is change – and your first job will have plenty of that. There will be good times and bad times. One of the biggest variable factors is the type of manager you have.
Let’s say you’ve landed a role as a Developer with a modern cloud-based technology firm to develop new scientific software. What if this role sees you reporting to three different managers during your first year? And now imagine that they all have different management styles. How will you cope? Some managers may be challenging, but you’re bound to find one that offers plenty of support, and advice. Even in a difficult role, you’ll find yourself forming connections that last long after your first role has finished.
Our advice is to appreciate the hell out of any great bosses, colleagues, and coworkers that you meet. Tell them how great they are and work hard to achieve their expectations. You may not love your first job, but it’s a peoples’ world out there and the great people you meet will always stick around
#5 To-do lists are your best friend
We get it, you’ve flown through school and university without writing a single planner. Because you never needed one. But be careful because you might find yourself being overwhelmed in your first roles: because you simply aren’t used to the avalanche of work that will be coming your way!
When you take your first real job, you’ll quickly find that to-do lists are your best friend. Our advice is to find a system that works for you and hit the ground running. With a million things going on at any one time, you can stay organized by planning out your deadlines with bullet points from top to bottom in the order you want to complete them. It’s not rocket science, but it works.
#6 Big change takes time, but small changes can make a difference
Everyone starts their first job hoping to change the world. You’re probably no different. But just because you’ve landed as position as a Technology Consultant in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries doesn’t mean that you can rip up the rule book and fly by the seat of your pants. Your visions of broad sweeping changes will likely be given short shrift. You’ll probably feel frustrated because you won’t be able to shake things up too much in your first role.
In our experience, there isn’t a job in existence that doesn't have a bunch of things that could be changed. Our advice is that change in a business or organization takes time. You should focus on making small changes that help improve your company. People will notice and this, more than anything, is what will help your career in the long term.
#7 Own your mistakes
As a newbie, you’re probably worried about screwing up and being fired. We understand. But in most roles, there’s really no need to worry. Most managers appreciate openness and honesty far more than having someone who never admits to making a mistake (this is definitely the case at Exellys). In fact, not owning your mistakes is far worse than making them.
Albert Einstein said it best: “Failure is success in progress.” If you’re looking to thrive and carve out a career for yourself, you’d do worse than to take the great man’s advice. Of course, everyone hates making mistakes. But how you deal with your mistakes is much more important than never making them. Be honest. Be vulnerable. Work hard to present a solution to fix your mistake. You’ll prosper, we promise you.
#8 Listen to your gut
So far, our advice has been pretty focused about making the best out of your first job. Get stuck in. Make it work. Fix stuff that isn’t working. But there will come a point when your growing pains become overwhelming. So listen to your gut; if something feels wrong, move on.
Many companies try to paper over the cracks with employee perks like free gym passes, pizza o’clock Fridays and table tennis socials. These perks quickly grow old, but what lasts are those niggling doubts that stick in your gut. How does your company treat its employees? How do your managers deal with conflict? Is your firm transparent? Is there room for career progression?
Our advice is that while leaving a company is a difficult decision, you should always weigh the pros and cons and leave when it's too much for you to bear. Always be loyal to your own career first; life’s too short!
Conclusion
We at Exellys hope that these things really help you out before you start your first job. Always believe in your own ability and focus on the things that matter, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re starting out in your dream job or are trying to make the most out of a less-than-perfect opportunity, give it your best shot and work hard towards building your dream career. If you need a second opinion, or want to plan your next move, feel free to get in touch with us!
About Exellys
Exellys is a Tech Talent Incubator. We match ambitious companies with the finest tech talent. Are you ready to drive the innovations of tomorrow? Ready to make an impact and become a future-fit digital leader?
Whether you are a graduate or (young) professional, Exellys will unlock your full potential by guiding you to a challenging work environment that perfectly matches your personality, expectations and ambitions.
On top of that, you are enrolled in one of our very own training and coaching programs (based on your personal and professional ambition and experience). This means that, while working as an Exellys consultant, we are helping you to bridge your ambition to excellence.
Through intensive training and coaching, you’ll gain the essential skills, competencies and knowledge necessary to become the highly effective professional you aim to be.