Being a coworker it is important that you know what he or she likes or dislikes including interests and hobbies. So, with that reference you can hit the first of the coworker farewell gifts and you could be right. However, if you are not sure of that here are some tips that could be of help to you in selecting your gifts.
Choose something by which your coworker can remember you, if you are that close. A photo album with all the photos of moments you guys spent together to remind him or her of you. Add a hand written note of appreciation for his time with you and wish him luck for the future.
A company diary personalized with his name or initials along with the company’s logo would make one of the perfect coworker farewell gifts too. Also personalize more things such as photo frames, coffee or beer mugs, T-shirts, a designer bag, etc. and see how you coworker will sing praises of you and remember you always.
Being a close friend, you can also consider something in the line of designer wrist watches, shoes, bags and even suits to suit his or her future career. These are gifts that is bound to leave your coworker speechless and ever grateful to you for your thoughts.