New Job & Promotion Messages That Don't Sound Like LinkedIn

Most "congrats on the new role!" messages read like a LinkedIn comment because, well, that's where most of us practice writing them. Sendly writes something that actually sounds like a person talking to a person — congratulating the move itself, not just performing enthusiasm at it.

A few things that actually help

• If you know why they took the role (growth, a better team, pay), acknowledging that reads as more thoughtful.
• For promotions at the same company, recognizing the work that led there lands better than generic praise.
• Keep career-advice instincts in check unless they've asked — congratulations first, opinions later.
• A line about staying in touch matters more for new jobs that involve relocating or changing teams.