Top 3 Job Offer Templates:
1. Standard job offer letter template.
Dear [Recipient Name],
[Company Name] is excited to bring you on board as [Job Title].
We’re just a few formalities away from getting down to work. Please take the time to review our formal offer. It includes important details about your compensation, benefits, and the terms and conditions of your anticipated employment with [Company Name].
[Company Name] is offering a [full-time, part-time, etc.] position for you as [Job Title], reporting to [immediate manager/supervisor] starting on [proposed start date] at [workplace location]. Expected hours of work are [days of week and hours of work].
In this position, [Company Name] is offering to start you at a pay rate of [dollar amount or annual base salary] per [year, hour, annual salary, etc.]. You will be paid on a [weekly, monthly, etc.] basis, starting [date of next pay period].
As part of your compensation, we're also offering [if applicable, you’ll describe your bonus, profit sharing, commission structure, stock options, and compensation committee rules here].
As an employee of [Company Name], you will be eligible for [briefly name benefits, such as health insurance, stock plan, dental insurance, etc.].
Please indicate your agreement with these terms and accept this offer by signing and dating this agreement on or before [offer expiration date].
[Signature]
[Date]
Sincerely,
[Sender Name]
[Title]
Looking for something less formal than the example above? We've got a great informal job offer letter template below that's perfect for sending out a less formal offer email. This simple job offer letter sample is perfect for roles where you want to add some personality into a fairly dry offer letter.
Informal Job Offer Email Template Download
Download this free, simple job offer letter template in MS Word format.
Download2. Informal job offer email template.
Dear [Recipient Name],
[Company Name] is excited to bring you on board as [Job Title].
You were our top candidate out of [number of candidates]. We were sold on your [details about the candidate that made them your choice].
Below you can read details about compensation, benefits, and the terms and conditions of your anticipated job with [Company Name].
[Company Name] is offering a [full-time, part-time, etc.] position for you as [Job Title], reporting to [immediate manager/supervisor] starting on [proposed start date] at [workplace location]. Expected hours of work are [days of week and hours of work].
We'll start you at a pay rate of [dollar amount or annual base salary] per [year, hour, etc.]. You will be paid on a [weekly, monthly, etc.] basis, starting [date of next pay period].
As part of your compensation, we're also offering [if applicable, you’ll describe your bonus, profit-sharing, stock options, commission structure, and compensation committee here].
As an employee of [Company Name], you will be eligible for [briefly name benefits, such as health insurance, dental insurance, etc.].
Got questions? Feel free to email us or call.
Sincerely,
[Sender Name]
[Title]
Getting ready to make an offer, but want to bring the candidate in one last time beforehand to discuss details and reassure yourself? We've got a warm-up email below to take care of just that for you.
Job Offer Warm-Up Email Template Download
Download this free job offer warm-up email template in MS Word format.
Download3. Job offer warm-up email template.
Dear [Recipient Name],
That last interview went really well. We had [number of applicants] apply for this position, but you're our top choice because [reasons this was the successful candidate]. We also think you'd be a great fit with our team because [reason you think they'd be a great cultural fit].
Do you have time [date and time you'd like to meet] to review the details of this job and talk about an offer?
Sincerely,
[Sender Name]
[Title]
Additional Information for Job Offer Letters:
1. At-will employment.
In every state, with the exception of Montana, employees are presumed to be at-will, meaning they or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. This does not apply to certain employment situations and under some collective bargaining agreements.
Read our complete guide to at-will employment.
2. Exempt or nonexempt.
Some employers choose to include a statement in the offer letter about exemption status. Exempt employees, who are usually salaried, are not eligible for overtime. Nonexempt employees are eligible for overtime. Read more about the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees.
3. Conditions and agreements.
You may want to include any conditions that potential employees must meet after being hired or agreements they're expected to sign. These often include:
- I-9 (U.S. employment eligibility verification).
- Employee background checks.
- Drug screening.
- Noncompete agreements.
- Nondisclosure agreements.
- Intellectual property agreements.