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If You receive a
job offer...
You
accept:
A simple letter of acceptance
documents the details of the offer: job title, salary,
duties, start date, benefits package, signing bonus,
relocation expenses, car/travel allowances, and paid
education.
Sample sentences:
"I am pleased to accept your
offer for the position of Manager Trainee at an annual
salary of $28,000."
"This is to confirm the
terms of our employment agreement."
"This memo is to confirm my
interest in your offer."
"Thank you for your
telephone call of March 4 offering me a job as a
teacher in your English Department at an annual salary
of $22,000. Please consider this letter my formal
acceptance."
You
decline:
In your letter, state that you
"have decided not to accept the offer."
Do not write that you decline the offer. You are,
in a sense, rejecting the people you met and the
company that employs them, so be tactful. Remain
positive and thank everyone for their time. Every
person you meet during your job search becomes an
important networking contact. Do not burn
bridges. Remain open to collaboration and
communication. Stepping on toes may come back to
haunt you when you least expect it.
Sample sentences:
"I appreciate your offer,
however, I have accepted another position."
"I am honored by your offer,
but have made other plans."
"I appreciate the time and
energy you devoted to me during the interview
process."
"After significant thought,
I have decided I am unable to accept your
offer."
"Thank you for the offer and
for the hospitality. I was treated well by
all."
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