Letter+of+Ackowledgement


 * AFTER THE JOB OFFER**

Letter of Acceptance. When you receive a job offer, you will have to do some serious thinking about whether to accept or reject it. There are many things to consider. How do you feel about the company, the people with whom you will be working, the working environment? How does this job compare with others? Is the salary adequate? A general rule of thumb is to change jobs only when the new position can offer you at least a 20% increase in salary. When you first start out, you may not be making a great deal of money. If the salary is lower than you would like, consider how soon your salary will be reviewed. If you are due for a raise in three to six months and all other things seem to be equal, you may decide to go with the lower-paying job.

Think about your fringe benefits. Make a list. Will you receive extensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage? How about stock-purchase plans, tax-free investment opportunities, and pension programs? How much vacation will you get and when can you take your vacation time? Will the company pay for your continuing education? Can you take a leave of absence if needed? The number and type of benefits you receive can add up to thousands of dollars per year. Don't overlook them when evaluating an offer.

Since you spend one-third of your lifetime working at a job, it's important that the environment and people with whom you work are acceptable to you. Besides salary and benefits, consider the location. If you must commute to work, how much will transportation cost you? Is public transportation adequate or must you rely solely on a car? How much time will commuting involve? What are the working conditions like? Is your work station comfortable? What is the condition of the equipment you will be using? Will you enjoy working with the kind of people who are in the company? Are you expected to put in overtime? How often? Is the business seasonal? If so, what are the peak times? How many hours constitute a normal work week? How often will your salary be reviewed? What constitutes a typical raise for an employee of your classification? How will you be evaluated?

After you have carefully considered all of these factors, you may decide to accept the job offer. Sometimes this is done informally over the telephone. A more formal approach is to write a letter of acknowledgment. Such a letter need not be lengthy. Here's a suggested format, paragraph by paragraph.

1. Accept the offer. Refer to the letter or phone call which made the offer.

2. If you are traveling to another part of the country, explain your travel plans and anticipated arrival date. If the job is a local one, simply state when you will report for work.

3. Express your appreciation for the job and your eagerness to become part of the organization.

__**Assignment**__

//Position that you are accepting://

Assistant Manager Crosswell Department Store 421 E. Fifth Avenue Honesdale, PA 18431

//Person offering you the job://

Ms. Jane Seymore Vice President of Sales