Sample Job Letters

Write this type of letter when you are communicating with the letter recipient about a job-related issue. You will likely need to modify this letter sample at least somewhat so that it most closely matches what you want to communicate. Include in your letter any pertinent details.

[Your letterhead, if desired; if not, your return address]

[Date of letter-month, day, and year]

[Recipient's first and last names]
[Company name]
[Street or P.O. box address]
[City, State ZIP code]

Dear [recipient's name]:

Thank you for taking the time last week to interview with Robert and me for the sales and marketing manager position with our company. We are pleased to let you know that you are our top choice for this position, and we would like to extend to you an offer for this job. Please call me at your earliest convenience so that we can discuss these details, as well as other logistics about the job.

Congratulations are in order-our selection process for this job was highly competitive, and there were many candidates with excellent qualifications. You really stood out from the rest of the candidates. We know you will make a great addition to our staff and look forward to working with you. We will talk with you soon.

Sincerely,

 

[Signature]

[Sender's first and last names]