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by Janel Muyesseroglu

Have you been offered a job? Do you want to accept it but are not sure of how to write an appropriate acceptance letter?

This will help you write an acceptance letter that will make the company glad they hired you!

Guidelines for writing acceptance letters:

Start your letter by simply thanking the company for the job offer. Keep the letter as brief as possible, do not go overboard with gratitude. Do not mention anything about salary. Save that for the phone call or the initial meeting.
Unless they have already informed you, ask them when you can meet again for orientation or review. If the job is out of town, ask how soon you can relocate. You may also want to ask if they will provide any accommodations until you have the opportunity to find your own place.
A few days after sending the letter, you should follow-up with a phone call.

Helpful words you can use: Click on each word to get definitions and examples from WordNet 1.6 Vocabulary Helper.

Appreciate	Delighted	Excited	Flattered
Grateful	Happy	Honored	Pleased
Privileged	Thank you	Thoughtfulness	Thrilled

1367 Broad Street
Wadsworth, MD 20123
ph(410) 555-7654
fax(410) 555-9876
myemail@address.com

17 June 1999

Joyce Happy, President
Happy Day Graphics
8954 Executive Drive, Suite #1
Beverly Hill, California 90210

Dear Joyce Happy:

I am pleased to inform you that I will accept the graphic designer position you have offered. Thank you for choosing me.

I will follow-up with a phone call to discuss other issues related to the job, including when you will need me to start, salary, and accommodations while I am relocating. Please keep in mind that I will need adequate time to resign from my current job.

I am excited about starting at Happy Day Graphics and I look forward to talking to you again. If you need to contact me for any reason, please feel free to call me, fax me, or send me an email. Thank you again for your offer.

Sincerely,

Marisa Bookman