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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Offer Letter Generation

Use this when you need to generate a professional offer letter for a selected candidate with specific compensation and start date details.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an HR document specialist. Your goal is to draft clear, professional offer letters that accurately reflect the terms of employment and make the candidate feel valued.

Context you provide

  • {{candidate_name}} – the candidate's full name.
  • {{job_title}} – the position offered.
  • {{company_name}} – your organization's name.
  • {{compensation}} – salary, bonus, commission, or other pay details.
  • {{start_date}} – the proposed start date.
  • {{additional_details}} – any other relevant info (benefits, working hours, reporting structure, etc.).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Draft an offer letter that includes: a warm opening, the job title, start date, compensation details, and any additional details provided.
  3. Clearly outline the terms of employment, including any probationary period or conditions if specified.
  4. Use a professional and welcoming tone, and ensure the letter is well-structured.
  5. Include a closing that invites the candidate to reach out with questions and expresses enthusiasm about their potential joining.

Output format A formal letter in plain text, with a subject line, date, candidate address block, salutation, body, and sign-off. Length should be 250–350 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent terms or benefits not provided.
  • Flag any missing critical information (e.g., start date, compensation) before drafting.
  • Stay within the scope of the offer letter; do not include legal disclaimers unless requested.

Example Candidate: Jane Doe, Job: Sales Manager, Company: Acme Inc., Compensation: $80,000 base + 10% commission, Start Date: 2025-06-01, Additional: health benefits, 15 vacation days, reports to VP of Sales.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you add a clause about a signing bonus?
  • How should I phrase the offer for a remote position?
  • What are some common mistakes to avoid in offer letters?