Example Job Acceptance Letters
If you have had a successful job interview the employer will most likely make you a formal job offer in writing. When dealing with a company direct, it is common courtesy to write a letter of declination or acceptance, so once you have read the terms of employment you need to decide if you are going to accept or reject the job offer. If you decide to accept the job offer, writing an acceptance letter sets the right example and gives a good impression of you to your new employer. Below is an example of how to write a job acceptance letter.
Dear (Employer Name),
I was delighted to receive your job offer for the position of (job title) and am writing to confirm that I would be delighted to accept your offer of employment with (company name). I have to give xx week’s notice in my current role so will be able to start employment on (start date).
As soon as I receive the contract of employment from (company name) I will sign and return immediately.
I believe I will make a positive contribution to (company name) and am looking forward to working with everyone on the (company name’s) team.
Thank you once again for this great job opportunity, and I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Yours sincerely,
[Sign and Print Your name]