Accepting an Offer
This type of letter should be used to accept a job offer, confirm the terms of employment (salary, starting date, testing considerations, etc.), and to positively reinforce the interviewer’s decision to hire you.
In most cases, you will have discussed all these details with the employer over the telephone or personally, and you might question whether or not you need to send an acceptance letter. You should do so, even if it seems redundant to you, since it’s always desirable to have everything in writing. Also, expect to receive your employment offer with the details in writing at a later date. A way to organize this type of letter might be:
· Confirm the date the offer was made, and the position you are being hired for
· Reaffirm your ability to contribute to the organization
· Review any terms of employment
· Express your appreciation for the opportunity
Sample acceptance letter
120 Main Street
Alfred, NY 14802
July 3, 2000
Dr. Carla Jones, Principal
Beverly Hills Senior High School
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dear Dr. Jones:
I am writing to confirm my acceptance of your offer of July 1, the Earth Science/Honors Biology teaching position. I am delighted to be joining the faculty of Beverly Hills Senior High, and I am confident that I will make a significant contribution to the lives of my students.
As we discussed, I will report to New Faculty Orientation at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2000 and will have completed the required drug testing by that date. In addition, I will provide you with a copy of my National Teaching Examination results as soon as I receive them in mid-to-late July.
I appreciate your confidence in me, and am excited to begin work with you and the rest of the faculty in a couple of months.
Sincerely,
(signature)
Lisa P. Darnell
This type of letter should be used to accept a job offer, confirm the terms of employment (salary, starting date, testing considerations, etc.), and to positively reinforce the interviewer’s decision to hire you.
In most cases, you will have discussed all these details with the employer over the telephone or personally, and you might question whether or not you need to send an acceptance letter. You should do so, even if it seems redundant to you, since it’s always desirable to have everything in writing. Also, expect to receive your employment offer with the details in writing at a later date. A way to organize this type of letter might be:
· Confirm the date the offer was made, and the position you are being hired for
· Reaffirm your ability to contribute to the organization
· Review any terms of employment
· Express your appreciation for the opportunity
Sample acceptance letter
120 Main Street
Alfred, NY 14802
July 3, 2000
Dr. Carla Jones, Principal
Beverly Hills Senior High School
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dear Dr. Jones:
I am writing to confirm my acceptance of your offer of July 1, the Earth Science/Honors Biology teaching position. I am delighted to be joining the faculty of Beverly Hills Senior High, and I am confident that I will make a significant contribution to the lives of my students.
As we discussed, I will report to New Faculty Orientation at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2000 and will have completed the required drug testing by that date. In addition, I will provide you with a copy of my National Teaching Examination results as soon as I receive them in mid-to-late July.
I appreciate your confidence in me, and am excited to begin work with you and the rest of the faculty in a couple of months.
Sincerely,
(signature)
Lisa P. Darnell