Gift Ideas for a New Job

Posted by
Joni Rose
May 25, 2008

Need a gift idea for someone who just received a new job offer, starting their first job after graduation or received a promotion? Here are some ideas to help celebrate your friend or colleague’s new career direction.

Desk Accessories

Pencil cup, drawer organizers, in box trays and the like are great gift ideas for someone starting a new job.

Fancy Sticky Notes

Take a pass on the boring yellow sticky notes and purchase a variety of shapes, sizes and colors of sticky notes.

Coffee Maker

If the person who is starting the new job will have their own office (not a cubicle) a small personal coffeemaker can be a great gift.

Travel Mug

A mug the new employee can use on their commute or to be green at work can be a good idea for the environmentally conscious worker.

Briefcase

A briefcase, laptop bag, or commuter’s knapsack can be a great gift for someone who needs to bring home reading, marking, editing or other project documents.

Meeting Portfolio

Someone who will have to participate in multiple meetings will appreciate a portfolio with a pad of paper that can be taken on sales calls and client meetings.

Business Card Holder

A fancy business card holder to hold the new employee’s business card is a great idea for a small gift that is practical as well as impressive.

Office Decorations

A plant, vase or framed print can be another great gift for a new office.

Practical gifts can be some of the best gifts especially for young employees that may not have the financial resources to purchase these items for themselves.