REVISING JOB OFFER: CAN ACCOMMODATE AN ALTERNATIVE

REVISING JOB OFFER: CAN ACCOMMODATE AN ALTERNATIVE
[DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 1998]
[NAME AND ADDRESS, ex.
John Smith
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate 85245]
Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith],
It was a pleasure to speak with you on [DATE, ex. Tuesday] regarding our job offer.
{ALTERNATIVELY, I thank you for your letter of [DATE, ex. June 5] regarding our job offer.}
Although we are unable to accommodate your request to [REQUEST, ex. increase your base salary
to $42,000], I’m certain you will be pleased to hear that [STATE ALTERNATIVE, ex. we are willing
to increase your performance bonus to 5% of your division’s sales]. [STATE WHY THIS
ALTERNATIVE MAY BE BETTER, ex. Since this bonus is tied to sales, the potential is virtually
unlimited. Furthermore, based on your qualifications, I believe you have the ability to boost sales
and earn a significant bonus.]
Allow me to confirm the terms of our revised offer:
[STATE NEW TERMS OF OFFER, ex.
o One-time signing bonus of $5,000
o Base salary of $42,000 per year
o Yearly bonus equal to 5% of your division’s accrued sales
o Three weeks of vacation per year
o Ten sick days per year
o Starting day of Monday, June 23, 1998]
I will be pleased to hold this offer for you for the next [X] days. Please contact me before then so
that we can confirm your acceptance. Welcome to [STATE FIRM NAME, ex. ABC Co.]!
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones]