Sample: Job Acceptance Letter

Amanda Smith, MSW, LICSW, ACSW, C-CATODSW	1425 Connecticut Avenue Washington, DC 20014 asmith@gmail.com 202-214-1475
January 3, 2009

Amy Gray, DSW, LCSW
Social Work Director
Orange Center
3324 M Street, NW
Boston, Massachusetts 70024

Dear Ms. Gray:

I am writing to formally accept your job offer and tell you once again how pleased I am to be coming to work at Orange Center. After learning more about the center and its progressive services, I am excited about joining the organization and having the opportunity to contribute.

Per our conversation on January 12, 2009, I am accepting the social worker position you have offered me. I understand that my responsibilities will include assessments and treatment planning with the interdisciplinary team at an annual salary of $39,000. As agreed, I will begin work on February 9, 2009.

Between January 26 and 29, I will be moving to Boston and will call you with my new contact information after I arrive. I look forward to receiving the contract and job description and will sign the contract and return it promptly.
Again, thank you for this opportunity.
Sincerely,

Amanda Smith, MSW, LICSW, ACSW, C-CATODSW

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