19 best gifts for a new job
Our selection of unique gifts for a new job: new job gifts such as a notebook, a pen and a water bottle. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves starting a new role.
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A classic steel click pen that survives life in a scrubs pocket. It's a small, smart gift for a new doctor.
Moleskine's Classic notebook has a hard black cover, rounded corners and an elastic band to keep it shut. This is the large 13 by 21cm ruled version, with ivory acid-free paper, a ribbon bookmark and a pocket in the back.
Bullet journal fans love the Leuchtturm1917 because it's set up for planning. The pages are numbered, there's a blank contents page at the front, two ribbon markers, a back pocket and stickers for labelling the spine. The dotted grid suits lists, sketches and writing alike.
Breastfeeding is thirsty work, and an insulated bottle keeps water cold beside the sofa or bed all day. It's leak-proof, so it can go in a changing bag.
This elasticated pouch slips over an A5 book or notebook and holds two pens or three pencils, so it goes well with a reading journal. The navy pouch has a faux-leather finish. It’s sold as the holder only, without any stationery.
The No.16 dot pad has 80 sheets of 80g acid-free paper with pale dots every 5mm, handy for notes, lists and planning. The sheets tear off cleanly along a micro-perforated top, and the cover folds right back.
A stainless steel travel cup with a tight-sealing lid. It keeps drinks hot on a commute and is smaller than a flask.
A thin magnetic wallet that sticks to the back of an iPhone or MagSafe case. It holds a few cards and folds out into a phone stand for video calls and films.
A small foldable USB-C charger that can power a laptop, a phone and a third device at once. It replaces several bulky chargers in a bag.
A desk stand that charges an iPhone and AirPods at the same time with Qi2 magnetic charging. It tilts the phone upright for use at a desk.
A small hub that adds HDMI, USB-A, SD card and headphone ports to a laptop, with 100W pass-through charging.
True wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancelling and Hi-Res audio support at a mid-range price.
An electric toothbrush with a pressure sensor and a round head. It comes with a travel case and spare heads.
A wide-neck food flask that keeps soup or porridge hot for hours. It includes a spoon in the lid.
A leakproof travel mug with a one-hand SnapSeal lid. It fits most car cup holders.
A bedside light that brightens slowly before the alarm to wake you gently. It also has a sunset setting.
A glass-style paperweight with a calendar that works for 50 years. It sits on a desk as a small ornament.
A stainless steel fountain pen with a medium nib, at a lower price than the Expert.
A hardened steel U-lock with a 4-foot flex cable to secure a wheel as well as the frame.
The best gifts for a new job help someone settle in at a new desk. A notebook and a good pen get used in the first week, and a water bottle goes to meetings. Keep it professional, and check any workplace rules about branded or personal items.
We picked each product for what a new job enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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Some of these gifts are also on our Secret Santa gifts under £10 and stocking fillers under £15 lists.
Picks from this guide also appear in gifts for him, gifts for her, gifts for sister and gifts for friend.
Gifts for home workers, from a monitor light and a laptop stand to noise-cancelling headphones and a desk mat.
Gifts for stationery lovers, from a Traveler's Notebook and a Leuchtturm1917 to Blackwing pencils and brush pens.
Gifts for writers, from a Lamy Safari fountain pen and a Moleskine notebook to a dot pad and a five-year journal.
Gifts for new homeowners, from a video doorbell and an Always Pan to a homeowner's tool kit and picture strips.
Gifts for people who are always cold, from a wearable blanket and thermal socks to a long hot water bottle and slippers.
Gifts for expecting parents, from a Yogasleep Dohm white noise machine and a Coop pillow to a Manta sleep mask, pillow spray, a hot water bottle and a Lumie light.