A candidate has a competing offer 20% above your client's approved budget. What is the most constructive approach?
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A
Tell the candidate the competitor offer is probably fake
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B
Present the full value proposition — growth, equity upside, culture, and role scope — and escalate the comp gap to leadership with market data
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C
Immediately match the competitor offer without approval
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D
Pressure the candidate to accept the lower offer