Write a short, professional email or letter accepting a job offer and confirming the key details.
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What to include
- A clear yes: say you accept the offer for the named role.
- The start date and salary as you understand them, so any mistake is caught early.
- Any questions about your first day.
- A friendly close.
Before you hand in your notice
Many offers are conditional on references, right-to-work checks or a health or DBS check. Wait until the offer is in writing and the conditions are met before you resign. In the UK your employer must give you a written statement of your main terms on your first day, with the rest within two months.
Frequently asked questions
Should I accept by email or letter?
Email is normal for most jobs. Use a letter if the employer sent the offer by post or asks you to sign and return it.
Should I negotiate before accepting?
Yes, if you want to. Once you’ve accepted, it’s much harder to change the salary or start date.
What if the offer is conditional?
You can still accept, but don’t resign from your current job until the conditions are cleared.
Is anything stored?
No, it runs in your browser.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Written statement of employment particulars
- GOV.UK: Checking a job applicant’s right to work
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