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By Susan M. Heathfield, About.com

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The job offer letter is provided to the candidate you have selected for the position. Most frequently, the candidate and the organization have verbally negotiated the conditions of hire and the job offer letter confirms the verbal agreements.

Generally, the candidate has indicated that he or she will accept the position, under the stated terms, prior to the drafting of the letter. Do regard the position acceptance as tentative, however, until the offer letter, and the confidentiality agreement, if you use one, are signed.

Job Offer Letter: Standard

The following job offer letter uses standard categories that cover most positions from production worker to director. Executive contracts, however, are often far more lengthy as the agreements reached can cover everything from compensation, moving expenses, and signing bonuses to millions of dollars in severance packages. I would consult my attorney about any job offer more complicated or more extensive than this sample.

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