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

  • She was thrilled to receive a job offer from her dream company.

    She was thrilled to receive a job offer from her dream company.

  • 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.

  • They sent the official job offer by email this morning.

    They sent the official job offer by email this morning.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • ✗ 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'.

  • ✗ 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

employment contract salary packageletter of intent

Practice

  • After three rounds of interviews, she finally got a ___.

    💡 An invitation to work for the company.

    Show answer

    job offer

  • I am going to accept the ___ tomorrow.

    💡 The official proposal of employment.

    Show answer

    job offer