job offer
/dʒɑːb ˈɔːfər/
Meaning
An invitation from an employer to a candidate to work for their company. It usually includes details about the position, salary, and start date.
Examples
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She was thrilled to receive a job offer from her dream company.
She was thrilled to receive a job offer from her dream company.
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I need some time to think about the job offer before I accept it.
I need some time to think about the job offer before I accept it.
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They sent the official job offer by email this morning.
They sent the official job offer by email this morning.
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Unfortunately, he had to decline the job offer because the salary was too low.
Unfortunately, he had to decline the job offer because the salary was too low.
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We are planning to make her a job offer by the end of the week.
We are planning to make her a job offer by the end of the week.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I got a job propose today.
✓ I got a job offer today.
'Propose' is a verb, and 'proposal' is typically used for business projects or marriage. A career invitation is a 'job offer'.
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✗ They offered me a job offer.
✓ They made me a job offer.
Do not double the verb and noun. Say 'they offered me a job' or 'they made me a job offer'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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After three rounds of interviews, she finally got a ___.
💡 An invitation to work for the company.
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job offer
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I am going to accept the ___ tomorrow.
💡 The official proposal of employment.
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job offer