PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EVALUATE THE OFFER ( ACCEPT / DECLINE ) Hopefully , all your hard work and research has paid off and you are offered the job ! It is important , however , to continue the evaluation process even after you have received an offer .
Ask any clarification questions if you still have any concerns or feel you need further insight .
Request an onsite visit to meet others with whom you would be working .
Make sure to receive the full offer in writing including detailed information regarding salary and benefits .
If needed , further demonstrate your strengths and value to negotiate salary and benefits .
Review all the information , make a pros-and-cons list , and make a decision .
Call the employer to accept or decline the offer over the phone and follow up with an official acceptance or rejection letter in writing as well .
Here is an example of both an acceptance and rejection letter .
Dear Mr . Stratten :
It was a pleasure talking to you on the phone this morning . I am delighted to have been offered the Head Groundskeeper position at St . Charles Parks and Recreation . Please acknowledge this letter as my formal acceptance of the position at a salary of $ 63,000 per year and a start date of May 1 , 2021 .
As we discussed , I will see you on April 14 when I sign and submit my official paperwork with your Human Resources department . I am excited about this opportunity and look forward to contributing to your team . Please let me know if you need any additional information at this time .
Sincerely , Jeremy Whiley
Dear Mr . Stratten :
It was a pleasure talking to you on the phone yesterday . I greatly appreciate the offer to serve as the Head Groundskeeper at St . Charles Parks and Recreation . However , after much deliberation , I have decided to decline the offer and stay in my current position , as I feel that is the best decision for me and my family at this time .
I enjoyed learning more about your facility , and wish you well as you continue the next phase of your capital improvement project . I hope we can stay in touch , and I look forward to seeing you at next year ’ s industry events .
Sincerely , Jeremy Whiley
This may seem like an extensive process ; however , moving to a new position is often a major decision , and making the wrong decision can lead to dissatisfaction and possibly even another job search in the immediate future . The more you can research and make well-informed decisions , the more likely you will make a decision that is best for you and your career advancement . SFM
Erin Wolfram , M . S ., is a career services professional with more than 15 years of experience . She has a specialization in assisting those in the turfgrass management industry , and works with clients to help them recognize their strengths and unique qualities to rise above the competition . She works alongside individuals to make sure they are confident throughout their job search and professional growth , and believes in getting to know clients and their stories to help them reflect their best selves in their application materials and portfolios . She owns and operates Career Advantage and Career Advantage Golf ( http :// careeradvantagegolf . com ), and helps professionals throughout the world . Additionally , Wolfram is an ISSA certified trainer , and runs an online personal training and nutrition consulting business , The Fit Advantage .
Wolfram received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from Kansas State University , as well as both a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Science in Educational Technology from The University of Kansas . She also earned a professional etiquette certificate in 2012 from The Etiquette Institute in St . Louis , Mo . She can be reached at erin @ careeradvantageresumes . com .
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