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Job offer acceptance

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Accept the stated offer and request joining details.

ImportantOrganisationStarter draft

Who it goes to: Recruiter or HR

Where it applies: Adaptable correspondence · choose words for your situation

01 · What is this?

Accept the stated offer and request joining details.

02 · When is it useful?

Use when this task matches your situation and place.

03 · Start here

Read all offer terms and conditions.

Gather your pieces

  1. Read all offer terms and conditions.
  2. Resolve outstanding questions before accepting.

Your starting text

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Subject: Acceptance of offer — [Role]

Dear [Recipient],

Thank you for offering me the [Role] position at [Organisation]. I am pleased to accept the offer described in [Written offer reference], on the terms set out in that document.

My understanding of the agreed joining arrangements is: [Relevant facts or message]. I expect to start on [Start date], subject to completion of the joining requirements discussed with your team.

[Your request or next step]. Please share the reporting time and location, onboarding contact and any documents I should provide in advance. If my summary differs from the written offer, please let me know so that we can resolve it before joining. I look forward to contributing to the team.

Kind regards,
[Your name]
[Date]

Your next moves

  1. Keep the accepted written offer.
  2. Complete agreed onboarding steps.

Real-world check

Original starter draft. Replace the placeholders and make the wording your own before sending.

Sources & official links

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