Recieving an Offer

If your application has been successful, the employer will probably contact you by telephone to informally offer you the position.

Most employers consider this telephone offer to be a binding verbal contract, but you will probably also receive a formal offer of appointment in writing. This detailed letter will outline the significant parts of the job contract, including your salary, duties and responsibilities, and benefits.

You may choose to respond immediately to the telephone offer (which would be considered a binding oral contract), but you will also be expected to reply to the letter of offer. In your letter of acceptance, you should restate the key elements of the employer's description of the position, salary and benefits. This ensures that both parties are clear about the terms and conditions of employment.