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The Job Offer Acceptance Letter

The job offer acceptance letter should be planned and well written.

The letter is a good opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to your new employer and create a good impression from the word go.

The letter should be addressed to the person who offered you the job. Check it carefully for typos and errors, you want to be sure it presents you in a professional light and reinforces that the employer made the right choice!

Sample Job Offer Acceptance Letter

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date

Mrs Jane Brown
Human Resources Manager
Open Door Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mrs Brown
Thank you for offering me the position of Assistant Accountant with Open Door Company. I am pleased to accept this offer and look forward to starting employment with your company on February 1, 2012.
As we discussed my starting salary will be $40 000 and health and life insurance benefits will be provided after 60 days of employment.
Thank you again for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I am eager to join your team and make a positive contribution to the company.
If there is any further information or paperwork you need me to complete, please let me know and I will arrange it as soon as possible.
Sincerely,

Your signature
Typed name

The job acceptance letter should be to the point and positive, and should include the following:

thank the employer for the job offer stating the full job title

formally accept the job offer

discuss the terms and conditions of employment - salary, benefits, work schedule, starting date. This is an opportunity to clarify your employment conditions and prevent any future misunderstandings

highlight your appreciation and enthusiasm for this opportunity

Ethical responsibilities when you accept a job offer

Your acceptance of a job offer is binding so it is important not to accept the offer until you are sure of your decision. Go through Accepting a Job Offer to view the questions to ask yourself before you accept a job offer. Backing out after you have accepted is considered highly unethical.

Resign properly from your job using the Sample Resignation Letter and the easy-to-use Letter of Resignation Template.

Once you have accepted the offer you should formally withdraw from the job search. Notify any other employers who you are in the hiring process with that you are no longer a candidate. You can either do this with a polite phone call, a brief e-mail or a letter.

Sample e-mail withdrawing from the job searchDear Mr Blue
I would like to express my appreciation for including me in the interview process for your Accountant position. I enjoyed meeting with you and learning more about your company.
However, I have accepted another employment offer and respectfully withdraw from consideration for your position.
I wish you and your company success and thank you again for your time and effort.
Sincerely
Chris Candidate

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Decline a Job Offer Letter

Withdrawing your name from consideration should be done as soon as possible after writing your job offer acceptance letter. Remember to also cancel any upcoming interviews as soon as possible. Leaving other employers with a positive impression is important should you ever need to enter the job market again.

By sending a formal job offer acceptance letter you begin your employment with the company on a positive and professional note. It only takes a couple of minutes but it is of huge value in creating the right impression.

You can use this sample Employment Acceptance Letter and Email

The guide to the Job Offer Letter clearly outlines what should be included in an offer of employment letter.

Sample Job Offer Letter

Sample Letters of Resignation

Find out How to Resign using this essential job resignation checklist. Ensure that you resign from your job properly and professionally.

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