Learn how to respond to a job offer, whether you are accepting or declining, and review our sample email responses for guidance. We explain how to structure a salary negotiation email and how to present the best case for a pay rise."Thanks so much for the offer—I'm excited about getting started with you! I would like to discuss the offered salary, though. Knowing how to accept a job offer is key. Thank the recruiter, review the offer and follow up with questions and a counter offer before accepting the offer.