A good job offer letter should note that hiring is contingent upon the new hire completing all of the new hire paperwork. An offer letter typically shows the general terms of employment – pay, benefits, perhaps a bonus or commission plan, and a start date.Compensation Subsection: Enter the salary amount being offered to the employee. The salary may be entered as an annual, monthly or hourly basis. An offer letter provides a brief overview of the position and company and includes specific job details, like start date, salary, work schedule and benefits. What to do after you have been offered a job including salary and benefits negotiation, comparing and evaluating competing offers and more.