Responding To Job Offers

Assalamualikum

When you get a call, e-mail or letter stating that you have been accepted for the job, it is only polite to respond in writing. Your letter will help formally confirm that you accept the job offer. When responding in writing ensure you use the formal letter format. Include your address and contact number. Address the letter to the person who offered you the position. The name of the person is usually stated in the offer letter. Make sure you write the letter well this is going to be reflection of your work. Always check you letter before your sending to ensure there no grammatical and punctuation errors. You letter should be pleasant and brief. It should include the following :

• Thank the organisation for the offer.
• Written confirmation that you accept the job offer.
• The terms and conditions of employment (e.g. salary, working hours, fringe benefits, location) it's important restate these details as they provide documentation before an actual working contract is signed.
• When you can start working (i.e.date of employment).
• Conclude with a statement expressing your gratitude for giving you the opportunity to contribute to the organisation.

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Your name and address

Day, Month, Year

Full address of recipient / company

Salutation

(example : Sir, Madam, Mr, Mrs, Miss)

Subject : Title of Subject

(example: Re: Acceptance for the Post of Assistant Manager)

Body of Letter

Paragraph 1-purpose of writing-Thank the company and state your decision.

Paragraph 2-Restate the contract provisions as stated in the letter.

Paragraph 3-State when you can start work and end with a statement expressing your appreciation

Closing

....................(signature)

your name.

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p/s : but when you decline a job offer, whatever the reason, do not ignore the offer letter. You must be professional and respond to it appropriately ........decline politely.

source : Dewan Siswa