A sample letter offering a job contingent upon the results of a background check or other criteria. An acceptance letter confirms you are taking the job and shows your appreciation for the offer.Clearly address the start date for the candidate as well as the orientation date in the job offer letter. You can accept the offer if you want. You are not obligated to accept. A conditional offer of employment is a job offer contingent on the satisfactory completion the special conditions identified for the position. Send a polite little note to let them know that I'm genuinely sorry that I haven't heard from them, that I have a written offer from another organization. A cover letter shows an employer how your experience qualifies you for a particular position.