Receive your offer
Congratulations! You’ve received an offer. Prepare for this moment of celebration so you can have a productive conversation with the offering employer. Offers may come as a verbal offer first, followed by a written offer. Or a written offer as the first communication point.
✅ Prepare what you will say (or write) when receiving a verbal offer. Here are a few suggestions to boost your confidence.
✅ Common components include:
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- expressing appreciation and/or excitement for the offer
- asking for time to consider the offer
- communicating when and how you will get in touch with the employer next
✅ Practice your response when receiving the offer with peers, family, and Career Coaches. Determine questions may want to ask when the offer is initially given such as:
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- deadline for giving an answer
- asking when a written offer will be provided if the offer is given verbally
📚Additional Materials
After a Job Offer| WayUp
How to Accept a Job Offer| Indeed