Job offer

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What it really means

The employer's formal proposal to hire you, usually confirmed in an offer letter or email with the salary, start date and any conditions. Nothing is final until you accept it in writing — take time to read the terms.

Chinese explanation

录用通知（job offer）：雇主正式提出聘用你的意向，通常以录用信或邮件确认，写明薪资、入职日期和任何条件。在你书面接受前一切尚未定案——花时间读清条款。

Example conversation

A: I got the job offer by email! B: Congratulations — check the salary and conditions before you accept.

A：我收到录用邮件了！ B：恭喜——接受前先核对薪资和条件。

What you could say back

“Could I have a couple of days to consider it?”

Related phrases

Conditional offer Contract of employment Salary negotiation

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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