Acceptances: What Format to Use

Model your reply on the format used in the invitation.  If it is handwritten, then handwrite your reply.  If letterhead stationery is used, reply on your letterhead.  If the invitation is emailed, email your acceptance.  When the language of the invitation is informal, your reply is also informal.

Rerun from Oct 2, 2015

Acceptances: Job Offers

• When offered a position you want, write an acceptance letter that expresses your enthusiasm and pleasure and which confirms the details of your employment.
• When writing to offer a job to an applicant, include congratulations about being chosen and something complimentary about the person’s background or credentials, experience, or interview. Also give information about the job –duties, salary, supervisor’s name, starting date. Include the name and telephone number of someone who can answer questions.  Include an expression of goodwill about the person’s employment with the company.  Do highlight some of the advantages of working for the company to influence the person’s decision to accept the offer.

Rerun from Oct 5, 2015