Draft Offer
OfficialFreeCreate comprehensive offer letters effortlessly.
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What Draft Offer does
The Draft Offer skill assists HR professionals and hiring managers in crafting detailed offer letters for new hires. This skill is particularly useful when a candidate is ready to receive an offer, as it streamlines the process of assembling a complete compensation package, which includes base salary, equity, and signing bonuses. By providing a structured template, it ensures that all necessary information is included, making the offer letter both professional and comprehensive.
To use the skill, users simply need to provide specific information such as the role and title, level of the position, location, and compensation details. The skill will then generate a draft offer letter that outlines the compensation package, terms of employment, and a personalized message to the candidate. This not only saves time but also helps maintain consistency across offer letters, which is vital for larger organizations.
In addition to the offer letter itself, the skill includes sections for negotiation guidance and benefits summaries, which can be particularly helpful for hiring managers. It encourages personalization by suggesting references to the interview process, making the offer feel more tailored and engaging for the candidate. This feature can significantly enhance the candidate's experience and improve the likelihood of acceptance.
The Draft Offer skill is ideal for HR teams and hiring managers who want to streamline their hiring process and ensure that all critical components of an offer letter are addressed. By using this skill, organizations can reduce the administrative burden associated with drafting offer letters and focus on more strategic aspects of talent acquisition.
When to use it
Use this skill when you are ready to extend an offer to a candidate and need to draft a comprehensive offer letter.
When not to use it
This skill may not be suitable for informal hiring processes or when detailed compensation data is not available.
What you can build with it
Hiring a Software Engineer
When ready to extend an offer to a software engineer, use this skill to draft a detailed offer letter including all compensation components.
Extending an Executive Offer
For high-level positions, ensure that the offer letter reflects the complexity of the compensation package with equity and bonuses.
Standardizing Offer Letters
Use this skill to maintain consistency in offer letters across your organization, ensuring all necessary details are included.
How to install Draft Offer
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/draft-offer --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs
Inside SKILL.md
Written by anthropics/draft-offer
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.
Draft a complete offer letter for a new hire.
Usage
/draft-offer $ARGUMENTS
What I Need From You
- Role and title: What position?
- Level: Junior, Mid, Senior, Staff, etc.
- Location: Where will they be based? (affects comp and benefits)
- Compensation: Base salary, equity, signing bonus (if applicable)
- Start date: When should they start?
- Hiring manager: Who will they report to?
If you don't have all details, I'll help you think through them.
Output
## Offer Letter Draft: [Role] — [Level]
### Compensation Package
| Component | Details |
|-----------|---------|
| **Base Salary** | $[X]/year |
| **Equity** | [X shares/units], [vesting schedule] |
| **Signing Bonus** | $[X] (if applicable) |
| **Target Bonus** | [X]% of base (if applicable) |
| **Total First-Year Comp** | $[X] |
### Terms
- **Start Date**: [Date]
- **Reports To**: [Manager]
- **Location**: [Office / Remote / Hybrid]
- **Employment Type**: [Full-time, Exempt]
### Benefits Summary
[Key benefits highlights relevant to the candidate]
### Offer Letter Text
Dear [Candidate Name],
We are pleased to offer you the position of [Title] at [Company]...
[Complete offer letter text]
### Notes for Hiring Manager
- [Negotiation guidance if needed]
- [Comp band context]
- [Any flags or considerations]
If Connectors Available
If ~~HRIS is connected:
- Pull comp band data for the level/role
- Verify headcount approval
- Auto-populate benefits details
If ~~ATS is connected:
- Pull candidate details from the application
- Update offer status in the pipeline
Tips
- Include total comp — Candidates compare total compensation, not just base.
- Be specific about equity — Share count, current valuation method, vesting schedule.
- Personalize — Reference something from the interview process to make it warm.
Frequently asked questions about Draft Offer
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