A sample letter offering a job contingent upon the results of a background check or other criteria. Can I back out of it if I receive a better offer from another company?No. It's different from a formal "Contract" of employment. Those become legal and binding upon joint signatures. You have zero legal obligation to go to any job, except in very rare circumstances. You can be hired or quit at any time. As a general rule, an offer may be rescindedits just an offer, not a contractin fact, it may be withdrawn after acceptance too! This guide describes how to apply for jobs using the Career Page web site. The process consists of the following steps: Most appeal and request letters require a page or two.