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Congratulations message

A warm, specific congratulations that feels personal rather than copy-pasted.

When to use it

Use to congratulate someone on a new job, promotion, win or milestone. Be specific about what they achieved and why it is deserved.

The template

Hi [Name],

Congratulations on [achievement]! This is genuinely well deserved, I have seen how much [specific effort or quality] you put in, and it is great to see it pay off.

Wishing you all the best with [what comes next]. Enjoy the moment, you earned it.

[Your name]
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[Name][achievement][specific effort or quality][what comes next][Your name]
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Pick a tone

Formal

Dear [Name], congratulations on [achievement]. It is thoroughly deserved given the [specific effort or quality] you have shown. I wish you every success with [what comes next].

Friendly

Hi [Name], huge congrats on [achievement]! So happy for you, and honestly not surprised given all the [specific effort or quality]. Go celebrate, you earned every bit of it!

Concise

Hi [Name], congratulations on [achievement], really well deserved! Wishing you the best with [what comes next].

Common mistakes to avoid

  • A generic "congrats!" with no mention of what they actually achieved.
  • Making it about yourself or sliding into a request.
  • Overdoing it to the point it sounds insincere. Warm and specific is enough.

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