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.Hello All, I applied for the position, and I got selected as a candidate. The simple answer is no, if a company offers you a job verbally they are not required to put the offer in writing. I finally received the confirmation letter yesterday. It turned out the department pushed back the hiring day for 2 weeks. The answer to your question, regarding whether you can back out of the Offer Letter, is likely "Yes. I have read and understood the provisions of this offer of employment, and I accept the above conditional job offer. If you decide to accept the job offer, it's advisable to communicate your acceptance in writing using an employment acceptance letter. It's almost official: You've just received an offer for that great job you interviewed for.