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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2-3 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSkills you’ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunication, project management, project planning\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Congratulations! You’ve essentially gotten the job. There are a few ways you can respond to a verbal offer depending on what you’d like to do next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you\u2019re all ready to accept the offer, you should always ask about when to expect your written offer \u2014 also known as the \u201cformal offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you’ve gotten a verbal offer, the hiring manager or recruiter should send over the formal offer. A formal offer is a written offer that should include all of the important details about the role, including your compensation, start date, benefits<\/a>, expectations of the role, working hours, and location. A formal offer email may look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accepting a job offer email shouldn’t be too complicated, but you’ll need to do a little more than just say yes. You can sign the offer and respond to whoever sent it to you (more details on what to say in that email below). To sign the offer document, you may use secure e-signature software from the company, or you might be required to edit an offer document and add your signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don’t want to accept the offer, you can respectfully decline the job offer<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Deciding whether or not to accept a job offer is about much more than a single factor, like compensation or work schedule. Instead, consider the whole package of the job and how it\u2019ll affect your life and career, from your work-life balance<\/a> to promotion opportunities within the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n >>MORE: <\/strong>How to Find a Job You Love: 3 Things to Do (and 4 to Avoid)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nema Smith, recruitment specialist, recommends asking yourself multiple questions before accepting a job offer via email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, not every person will value the answer to each question as much as the next. For example, if you\u2019re thinking of pursuing higher education while working, tuition reimbursement might be non-negotiable for you. On the other hand, you may want to work for a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. If that\u2019s the case, you might not accept a job at a company that doesn\u2019t embody that in its mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you accept a job offer or not is entirely personal \u2014 which is why it\u2019s crucial to make sure you\u2019re making the right decision for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t Self-reflect on your strengths, skills, and preferences, and learn what types of work environments and relationships you work best with.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2-3 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSkills you’ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSelf-reflection, discovery, organization, planning\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Congratulations! You\u2019ve decided this opportunity is right and you’d like to accept the job offer. Here\u2019s how to accept a job offer email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it\u2019s essential to review the offer before you make a decision, review it again before you officially say yes to ensure that you\u2019re OK with everything within the offer. If there\u2019s something you\u2019re unsure about or want to negotiate, ask the hiring manager<\/a> or recruiter<\/a> to clarify or set up a meeting with them to discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI recommend negotiating over the phone if you\u2019re able,\u201d Michelle Doan, ICF career coach<\/a> and founder of Rising Tide Coaching and Consulting, says. \u201cIt can feel scary to do so, but you\u2019ll get more immediate cues from the recruiter on the possibility of getting what you\u2019re asking for. Prior to the phone call, you can send an email stating that you\u2019re excited about the offer, and want to see if there\u2019s a possibility of adjusting X element. That way, the recruiter is prepared for the call and isn\u2019t caught off guard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beware of over-negotiating. If you\u2019ve discussed compensation with the recruiter throughout the process and they\u2019ve been clear about their budget, continuing to negotiate for far more money than what you\u2019ve discussed may cause them to rescind the offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n If you’d like to negotiate your offer, send an email asking to speak over the phone. Make sure to share your gratitude for the offer and be clear about why you’d like to get on the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before your phone call, prepare what you\u2019ll say to the hiring manager or recruiter, including any market rate salary or benefits data. This will help ground your arguments in facts vs. feelings and keep you from stumbling when you\u2019re nervous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Respond to the Verbal Offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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