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Congratulations on New Job or Promotion

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• Congratulate the reader on the promotion or new job.
• I read yesterday of your promotion to executive director–I’m so pleased to hear the news.
• We in the Southern Region are delighted you have accepted the promotion to divisional director.
• The title of executive director sounds so right for you–I’m glad they’ve made it official.
• Your promotion is such good news.
• I hear they finally made you an offer you couldn’t refuse–and I’m glad to hear you didn’t.
• With regard to promotions, you’re about due. And this was a big one at that–deputy assistant.
• I was so impressed to see your photo and name in the local paper this weekend.
• Your promotion comes not a minute too soon. We have needed you desperately in such a leadership position.
• Belton, Inc., has made a marvelously sound business decision in asking you to join them.
• I couldn’t be happier for you in your new position, Kenneth.
• Comment on past achievements, skills, or personal attributes or attitudes that have contributed to the new success.
• You are one of the most highly motivated individuals I’ve had the privilege to work with.
• Your record here has been outstanding, first as a sales rep, then as a manager, and finally as regional director.
• Your inclination always to go to bat for the customer has been the crux of your success.
• Your determination in reaching goals, your drive and physical stamina during the required travel, and your willingness to work long hours have set you apart.
• Your second degree, your Lanney Award, and your commitment to the Frazier project–all provide evidence that you are the right person for the job.
• Not only have you always been at the right place at the right time–you’ve done the right job in the right way.
• Your personal integrity and moral courage have made you a clear choice for this post.
• State your confidence in the abilities of the person to perform well, and wish him or her success.
• I know I’ll hear much of you in the years to come.
• We all will be eager to read of your successes there.
• Best wishes as you continue to rise in the organization.
• Go get ‘em, Mac.
• We expect great things from you.
• We have every confidence you will not let us down in this challenging position.
• I’ll watch with excitement as you reel in the big fish.
• We promise our support as you assume this responsibility.
• It’s a big task–one you’re certainly capable of handling.
• With confidence, I wish you my best.
• Your future here remains wide open.
• Your future here is going to be a bright one.
• This is the first of many promotions we have in mind as you grow with us.
• Your work has been outstanding; we have reason to believe it will continue to be so.
• The job might be overwhelming for a less-capable individual. With you at the helm, we feel confident about the future.
• I want to express to you my sincerest best wishes as you lead your people to new horizons.
• You have my very best wishes with the challenges that lie ahead.
• The challenges ahead deserve all your attention, and we have every confidence you have what it takes.

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Example 1: Sample letter of congratulations on new job

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Dear Gwen:

Congratulations again, Gwen, on your position as chief financial officer. Bill Hamitz was certainly complimentary of you in the press release, and I know firsthand all his comments were absolute, well-founded truths. I remember your timely tax advice on my personal situation a few years ago; my accountant still gives you all the “glory” in foreseeing the events that led to that wise move.

When I’m downtown again, I’d like to stop by and see your new corporate headquarters. I’ll give you a call and a warning.

Regards,
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Example 2: Sample congratulatory letter

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Dear Wendy,

Yesterday’s Chronicle says Arco has a new vice president of marketing. I don’t know if I’m pleased or perturbed to see our competition has wised up and tapped such a star performer in the industry. Congratulations.

I’ve watched you break sales records year after year, heard you give workshops at industry meetings, and saw your visibility hit its zenith as you published several articles during this past two years. You evidently set some high goals for yourself and have even greater things in mind to offer your new organization. They have outdone themselves this time in their recruitment efforts.

I have no doubt whatsoever I’ll be reading great things about you in the years to come. My best to you as you build your sales team at Arco.

Sincerely,
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Example 3: Congratulation letter on promotion

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Dear Anna:

Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion to Advisory Council support. I’m even more excited to have you as one of our reps here in this branch. You’ve already played a tremendously important role in our office by simply handling the day-to-day activities to make things run smoothly and keep us closely in touch with our customers.

Thank you. I look forward to the next months and years together.

Sincerely,
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Example 4: Job congratulation letter

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Dear Harold,

Congratulations on your new position as senior vice president with Armand, Inc. In my estimation you’ve had the necessary leadership skills since you stepped out of the university setting. The next time I have a new venture to propose I know on whose door I should knock.

Seriously, Mack Snookle is a valued, long-time friend of mine, and it is good to see your affiliation with him and his associates. Both of you will be in good company. Here’s to a great start and a long string of successes.

Cordially,
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Example 5: Promotion congratulations letter

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Dear Tyron:

I was so pleased to learn you have been selected to go to Seattle to open our new offices there. With each new promotion, there always comes a new challenge, along with the responsibility. As I understand it from my corner of the world, this new position will entail acquisition of property, staffing, and a marketing strategy for the unique situation in the area.

Evidently, I’m not the only one who has admired your work to date and who has complete confidence in your skills and judgment for such an assignment.

You have my best regards as you bring this new profit center into the organization.

Cordially,
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Example 6: New Job/Promotion

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Dear Michael:

As you have no doubt been told by Bill Lawrence, the Board of Directors last Tuesday appointed you as an officer of the company, effective October 1, 19–. I am pleased with their action and want to offer my personal congratulations.

You now, of course, have the authority to commit the company contractually, and every increase in authority carries with it an even greater increase in responsibility. Personally, I’ve found additional authority results in even greater restraint rather than greater freedom to act. I’m confident you will properly carry this additional authority and restraint to our best benefit.

We are expecting great things from you because you have proved yourself over and over in the past. You have the talent, the dedication, and the will that such a job requires. Congratulations.

Sincerely,
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Example 7: Example letter of congratulations on new job

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SUBJECT: Congratulations on Your Promotion

So you’ve finally arrived; Shirley Menitz tells me you received notice yesterday of your promotion to hospital administrator. With your fundraising efforts of last year and the overwhelming community support you’ve been able to generate, you may possibly be administering the best private medical care in the state. But I’ll try to avoid having to check in to find out.

Warmest wishes.
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Example 8: Congratulations on new job

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Dear Mr. Merrymount:

I was pleased to read in last week’s newspapers you’ve been elected a director of Hartford National Bancshares, Inc. I extend my congratulations and know this experience will be mutually beneficial.

Just prior to your actual election last week, an associate and I, representing a subsidiary bank’s advertising agency, presented a 10-minute audiovisual overview of the company’s new graphic look and advertising approach. Please consider this letter an invitation to telephone me to arrange for a personal presentation to you, should your busy schedule permit.

Congratulations on such a prestigious promotion.

Cordially,
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Example 9: Congratulations letter to colleague on promotion

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Dear Benny,

Onward and upward! My congratulations to you on your promotion to regional director and for your continuing success story. Particularly, I’ve heard good things about the challenges you undertook in turning the Atlanta division into a real profit center. You have indeed deserved all the accolades that have been offered you this past year. Best wishes for your continued success and good health.

Regards,
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