Title: Respond to an employment offer.
Course: Education for Employment I (Preparation) (22153-36) > Section: Exploring Job Acquisition Skills

Responding may include either

- accepting a job offer in a formal letter to
  - accept the terms of employment

  - provide a starting date, if known
  - thank those who made the hiring decision

or

- declining a job offer in a brief, formal letter to
  - provide a reason for declining (optional)
  - remain positive
  - thank those who made the hiring decision.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a background check?
- Why might employers conduct a credit check before extending a job offer?
- Why is it important to remain gracious when declining a job offer?
- What are the factors that would influence your decision to accept or decline a job offer?
- Why should you consider maintaining a positive professional connection even though you declined the job?