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25. Counteroffer Handling
Tactics for evaluating and responding to employer or candidate counteroffers ethically and effectively.
Offer Management & Compensation Basics for Talent Acquisition Specialists
Counteroffer Handling
A structured way to evaluate and respond to counteroffers from either the employer or the candidate to protect hiring outcomes and relationships.
"I accepted a verbal offer — then my current manager doubled my salary. What do I do next without burning bridges?"
Counteroffer handling is the tactical process of assessing the motivations, risks, and outcomes of a counteroffer and choosing an ethical response that preserves alignment between hiring goals and candidate interests.
"I accepted a verbal offer — then my current manager doubled my salary. What do I do next without burning bridges?"
Counteroffer handling is the tactical process of assessing the motivations, risks, and outcomes of a counteroffer and choosing an ethical response that preserves alignment between hiring goals and candidate interests.