Congratulations! All of the time and effort expended proved to be fruitful. Preparation prior to the offer and skillful negotiations yielded a generous offer from the company.
Your next job is to write an acceptance letter. The purpose of this letter is to acknowledge your acceptance of the position based on the specific details outlined in the company's offer letter.
The acceptance letter should be a short, one page letter thanking the company for their offer, reiterating your understanding of the position by title and compensation and to inform the company of the date you intend to begin employment. A sample letter can be found below.
Today's date XYZ Insurance Company Attn: Mr./Ms. Hiring Manager, Title Re: Acceptance of job offer Dear Mr./Ms. Hiring Manager: I wish to inform you that I accept your offer for the position of (title of position) in the (location) office. It is my intention to start work with your organization on or before (start date). This date may vary depending on my current employer's acceptance of my two-week notice. I agree to accept this position based upon the specifics outlined in your offer letter dated X. Additionally, I am appreciative of your acceptance of the following items: I am truly excited about my future with XYZ Insurance Company and desire to make a significant contribution towards the long-term success of the organization. Sincerely, Your name |