Frankie G's Amazing Acceptance Letters!

According to the text, "A job acceptance letter may be the easiest letter you'll ever write." (pg. 432 Technical Communications...)  After you have gotten that job you so desperately wanted, it is now time to show your thanks and tie up some loose ends.  This letter of acceptance is not only showing appreciation, but also acting as a contractual agreement between you and the employer. It is important to be clear and concise and talk about your responsibilities, salary, and anything else you've discussed prior to the letter. Here is a good example I found on the web:

7 Shawnee Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
201-555-0303

Mrs. Walter Mellish 
Greenley Corp., Inc. 
1010 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 

Dear Mrs. Mellish:

It was certainly wonderful news when you called this afternoon to offer me the position as assistant buyer for Greenley Corp. Please consider this letter my formal acceptance.

I am pleased to accept your offer at a salary of $29,000 annually.

As we agreed, my starting date will be July 28 to enable me to finish a summer computer class that will enhance my skills for Greenley Corp.

I also understand that I will receive full company pay and benefits during the 12-week training program and that I am considered probationary during that time.

Thank you again, Mrs. Mellish, for offering me this wonderful opportunity, and do let me know if I can do anything in advance of my start date to facilitate the paperwork, or if there are any areas you'd like me to be reading up on.

What a delight it will be to work with you and the Greenley team!

Sincerely,

Jane Oakley

http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_accepting_letter.html

In a typical situation, the employer may send an offer letter at the same time, sometimes with a contract.  Therefore it is essential that you make another good impression with the employer and also in showing gratitude once again for receiving the job.