What's the difference between "letter of intent" and "offer" in job hunting?

Letter of intent and offer are both letters of intent sent by the company to job seekers, but there are some differences between them.

The letter of intent for employment is a written document issued by the company to the job seeker after the interview, indicating that the company has evaluated the interview performance and background of the job seeker and intends to hire the job seeker.

The letter of intent for employment usually includes the company name, job title, salary, working place, entry time and other information, but it is not a formal employment contract, but only shows the company's interest and intention for job seekers.

Offer is a formal employment contract, which includes company name, job title, salary, working place, entry time, benefits and job responsibilities. When the job seeker accepted the offer and signed the contract, he officially became an employee of the company.

Therefore, the difference between the letter of intent and the offer is that the letter of intent only shows the company's interest and intention in job seekers, while the offer is a formal employment contract with legal effect.