What is a letter of intent?

A letter of intent (LOI), also known as an initial offer or offer letter, is a document from an employer indicating a candidate has been selected, outlining basic employment terms before the formal appointment letter is issued.

When is a letter of intent used?

It's used after candidate selection but before the formal appointment, serving as a preliminary job offer that confirms intent and invites acceptance.

What does Letter of Intent include?

Letter of Intent typically states the company’s and candidate’s names, job title, basic salary details, expectation to accept, and mentions that a full appointment letter will follow.

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Letter of Intent

"Letter of Intent" is also know as "offer Letter" provided the first hand information about the company and the candidate’s selection for the following position for which he or she had applied.

This kind of letter is provided to give the information about the selection of the employee. Based on the acceptance of this the company provides the offer letter orletter of appointment.

Find below some Example, Sample and format of writing Initial Offer Letter :

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Frequently Asked Questions of letter of intent

Que: What is a letter of intent?
Ans:
A letter of intent (LOI), also known as an initial offer or offer letter, is a document from an employer indicating a candidate has been selected, outlining basic employment terms before the formal appointment letter is issued.
Que: When is a letter of intent used?
Ans:
It's used after candidate selection but before the formal appointment, serving as a preliminary job offer that confirms intent and invites acceptance.
Que: What does Letter of Intent include?
Ans:
Letter of Intent typically states the company’s and candidate’s names, job title, basic salary details, expectation to accept, and mentions that a full appointment letter will follow.

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Letter of Initial Offer

Sample Template

Dated _______

Name of the selected candidate ___________
Address ______________________________

Dear ________

Welcome to (Organization Name)

We are pleased to offer the role of ____________ to you for which you interviewed with us.

This job, as explained to you, is in the Management Grade ______ of our company. The compensation and other benefits that you would be entitled to are stated in the enclosure to this letter. We request you to go through the same and return the enclosed duplicate copy of this letter in acceptance of the same.

We will be issuing your appointment letter on the date of joining after your joining with all the details in it.

The role, in which you join us, is a very important one which will entail dealing with important and sensitive information, records and such other matters of the company. You will, therefore, be required to sign an Agreement of our company at the time of your joining the organization.
We look forward to you joining our team. We are sure that you will have a bright career with our company.

We take this opportunity to welcome you and your family into the folds of our company.

Kind Regards,

Name of the Business Leader Designation
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