ACCEPTING A JOB OFFER
Sending a written letter of acceptance is recommended to formally accept the job offer as
well as confirm the details of employment.
Points to include in your letter include:
Appreciation for the offer and opportunity
Written acceptance of the offer
The terms and conditions of employment (salary, benefits)
Starting date of employment
You should send the letter to the person who offered you the position and include your
contact information. Even though you have already been offered the job, make sure that
your letter is well written and does not contain any errors.
Sample Letter Accepting a Job Offer
Date
Mr. James Anderson
Marketing Manager
The Williams Group
1258 Parkway Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Dear Mr. Anderson,
It was great news when you called me this morning to offer me the position of Marketing
Representative with The Williams Group. I am very pleased to accept your offer at a
starting salary of $40,000. I also understand that I will be receiving the company’s full
benefit package we discussed beginning with my first day of work on June 15, 2011.
I want to thank you again for the opportunity and am eager to begin working with
everyone on the Williams team. If there is any additional information that you need from
me, please let me know.
Again, thank you.
Signature
Jane Johnston
320-555-5555
jjohnston@email.com