Email asking for more time on a job offer

When to send: Before the offer deadline.

Subject: [Role] offer timing

Hi [Name],

Thank you for the offer. I am excited about it and want to give it proper thought. Would it be possible to reply by [specific date]?

Best,
[Your name]

Tips

• Ask for days, not weeks.
• There is no guarantee they can extend.

Dayfive counts the days for each application and has the right note ready. Check your follow-up dates.

Other situations

• Follow-up email after applying for a job
• Thank-you email after an interview
• Follow-up email after a phone screen
• Follow-up email when you have not heard back after an interview

All follow-up templates