2016-2017 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Career Planner

Career Planner

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Follow-up Letters

Follow-up letters should be sent via mail to present a professional image. Sending a ‘declining offer letter’ via email may be construed by some individuals as being evasive.

Baltimore, MD 21205 (410) 555-5555 successful. Throughout the interview process I found the individuals at XYZ to be very knowledgeable and I look forward to working with you and other XYZ employees. Thank you again for your assistance during the interview process. Sincerely, Jane M. Doe Jane M. Doe

222 S. Green Ave. Dear Mr. Jones: It is with great pleasure that I accept your offer of employment as a Senior Epidemiologist at XYZ at the salary of $85,000 and a start date of June 1, 2017. I am confident that I will make a strong contribution to your staff by performing expert analyses. I appreciate your help and all the information that you have given me. It will make my upcoming transition to your company February 20, 2017 Mr. Joe Jones Executive Director XYZ Government Agency 555 Executive Lane Washington, D.C. 20211

ACCEPTANCE LETTER SAMPLE DECLINING OFFER LETTER SAMPLE

February 20, 2017 I appreciate your help and all the information that you have given me. Throughout the interview process my excitement about XYZ grew and I found the individuals at XYZ to be very knowledgeable and happy to be employed there. Again I appreciate your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jane M. Doe Jane M. Doe

222 S. Green Ave. Dear Mr. Jones: Thank you for extending an offer to me for the Research Scientist position with your organization. After much consideration, I am declining your offer to accept a position that I feel is a better fit for my career goals. Mr. Joe Jones Executive Director XYZ Government Agency 555 Executive Lane Washington, D.C. 20211

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