Offer Letters?
I was recently offered a position via telephone. The Hiring Manager called me to extend the offer, and of course I let her know that I am more than happy to accept. She gave me my starting date, salary, and benefit details. Before ending the conversation, I asked if she could email me a job confirmation. She said "Sure". After two days, I received nothing, so I called and left a message, verifying my email address, and asking again for an offer letter. When she returned my call, she stated that she would send one, but I have yet to receive it.
I am starting the new position next week, and I am a little concerned. I wanted the offer in writing, just in case. The situation leaves me wondering if we are supposed to receive Offer Letters, or does it depend on the Employer? If anyone has any insight, please share.
Genae - my rule of thumb: never start a job without having received a signed offer letter. I have only worked at large F500 companies who are accustomed to this type of practice. It might exist out there somewhere (where they fail to use offer letters), but I would not proceed without it.