Examples of Offer Responses
Accepting the offer
Dear Hiring Manager:
As we discussed on the phone, it is with great pleasure I accept your job offer for JOB TITLE at COMPANY
NAME. I am eager to make a positive contribution to the company and work side by side with the rest of the
team.
As discussed, the monthly salary will be $.... and the company will provide ... insurance for my dependents
and I.
I look forward to starting employment on ... I will send (or bring) you the completed employment forms by
DATE
Sincerely,
NAME
Dear Hiring Manager:
Thank you very much for offering me the opportunity to work at COMPANY NAME. I appreciate your time
throughout the interview process.
It was a difficult decision, but I have decided to decline this offer.
I would like to thank you again for the opportunity and express my regrets that it did not work out. You have
my best wishes for your continued success. I wish you and the company well in all future endeavors.
Sincerely,
NAME
Declining the offer
Multiple job offers from different employers
Dear Hiring Manager:
Thank you very much for offering me the opportunity to work at COMPANY NAME. I am very interested in
the prospect of joining the team.
Another employer has provided a counter offer, although COMPANY NAME is my preferred choice. With
my skills, experience and this counter offer, I am wondering what can be done to move the initial salary
offer closer to $...
I believe that I will make a strong impact in this role with my skills and experience. I would like to make
sure I start off at the right level. I look forward to working out these details and accepting the job offer.
Sincerely,
NAME
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