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Acknowledging A Job Offer
Acknowledging A Job Offer
Courtesy dictates that you acknowledge a written job offer, even if
you are not ready to accept or decline it. Take note of the details of
the offer and respond appropriately. Items to remember:
- Thank the employer for the opportunity presented;
- Indicate that you understand the terms of the offer, or if you
don’t, ask for clarification;
- A smart employer will know that you need to consider various
employment options in order to make a wise decision; you may need to
compare the offer to another pending offer;
- However, you may need to make a decision before you know whether
or not you will receive another offer.
Declining A Job Offer
- If you choose to decline a job offer, do so courteously, in
writing, after making a phone call.
- Never say anything negative in writing about the employer, even
if you had a negative experience.
- If you had a very negative experience.
- A decision to decline an offer is usually based on the fact that
another offer is a better fit for your interests and goals. It is
fine to state this, without giving details about why the declined
offer is not a fit.
- It is not necessary to state whose offer you accepted, but you
may do so if you wish.
- Remember that this employer may be a contact for you in the
future. Maintain professional, courteous relations.
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