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HIRING GLOSSARY

Offer Letter

Definition

An offer letter is the formal document a business sends to extend a job to a chosen candidate. It states the role, compensation, start date, work location, and any key terms of employment. A clear, professional offer letter sets expectations and gives the candidate everything they need to accept with confidence.

Also called: job offer, employment offer.

Why Offer Letter matters for small businesses

An offer letter is the formal document a business sends to extend a job to a chosen candidate. It states the role, compensation, start date, work location, and any key terms of employment. A clear, professional offer letter sets expectations and gives the candidate everything they need to accept with confidence.

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