Job Offer Response Generator
Received a job offer and not sure how to reply? This free tool helps you write a polite job offer response — to accept, decline gracefully, ask for time to consider, or ask a quick question first — as an email or a script for a phone call. Add a few details and copy the result. Australian English, no sign-up, and nothing you type is stored.
Example responses
Here's the kind of wording this tool produces. Yours will use the details you enter.
Subject: Accepting the Customer Service Officer offer Hi Jess, Thank you very much for offering me the Customer Service Officer role at XXXX company. I'm delighted to accept. I'm really looking forward to joining the team and contributing. Please let me know the next steps, including any paperwork or details you need from me. Kind regards, Sam
Subject: Re: Customer Service Officer offer Hi Jess, Thank you very much for offering me the Customer Service Officer role at XXXX company. After careful thought, I've decided not to proceed on this occasion. I really appreciate the time you and the team gave me, and I hope our paths cross again in future. I wish you all the best with the role. Kind regards, Sam
Hi Jess, thank you so much for the Customer Service Officer offer — I'm really pleased. As it's an important decision, would it be alright if I took a little time to consider it properly? I'll get back to you very soon.
Subject: Thank you for the Customer Service Officer offer — a couple of questions Hi Jess, Thank you so much for offering me the Customer Service Officer role at XXXX company — I'm really pleased. Before I confirm, I'd be grateful for a little more detail so I have the full picture. Could you let me know the proposed start date and the working hours? Once I have those, I'll be in a good position to respond. Kind regards, Sam
Frequently asked questions
How should I respond to a job offer?
Thank the person for the offer and state your decision clearly — whether you're accepting, declining, or asking for a little time. Keep it polite and respond reasonably promptly. A short, warm message is usually all that's needed.
Is it okay to ask for time to consider a job offer?
Yes, that's common and perfectly reasonable. Thank them, express your enthusiasm, and ask politely for a short, specific timeframe to confirm. Coming back when you said you would helps keep things on good terms.
How do I decline a job offer politely?
Be gracious and brief: thank them for the offer and the opportunity, let them know you've decided not to proceed, and wish them well. You don't need to give a detailed reason, and keeping it warm leaves the door open for the future.
Does this tool tell me whether to accept or how to negotiate pay?
No. It only helps with the wording of your response. It doesn't advise whether to accept an offer or how to negotiate pay or conditions. For wording around pay, you might find our Salary Expectation Answer Generator helpful.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. Anything you enter is only used to build your message on this page. It is not saved, and there's no sign-up.