Job Offer Desk vs a Word template
A Word or Google Docs template is the most common way to send a job offer — and the most error-prone. You copy last year's letter, change the name and salary, and hope you didn't leave in a clause that's wrong for the country. There's no check, no signature, and no record.
Job Offer Desk keeps the simplicity but removes the risk: it builds the offer, checks it against the country's rules, and gets it signed online.
Where a Word template shines
A template is free and familiar, and fine for a one-off offer in a country whose rules you know cold.
Where a purpose-built offer tool differs
- Compliance check: AI flags a probation period over the legal max, a missing notice period, or the wrong currency convention — a document can't do that.
- One-link e-signature instead of print-sign-scan; the signed PDF is stored for you.
- Reusable, per-company branded templates — no more hunting for last year's file.
- Still free for low volume: 3 offers a month on the free plan.
| a Word template | Job Offer Desk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free plan, then $25/month |
| Compliance check | None | AI check vs local rules |
| E-signature | Print / scan | One secure link |
| Stored record & versions | Scattered files | History with versioning |
| Per-company branding | Manual | Automatic |
| Risk of a wrong clause | High | Flagged before you send |
Try it free
Build a compliant job offer, run the AI check, and sign it online. Free plan, no card required — see the difference on your next hire.
Create a free offer →Frequently asked questions
Is it really better than a free template?
For a single offer in a country you know, a template is fine. The moment you hire across countries or send offers regularly, the compliance check and signing loop save real time and mistakes — and the free plan still costs nothing.
Can I keep my current wording?
Yes — import your existing template and Job Offer Desk turns it into a reusable, branded, checkable version.
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