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Recruitment

Should You Ever Accept a Counteroffer?

It happens. An employee hands in their notice, and an hour later, they are in a room with their manager and talking about a salary they had been told a month before was impossible.

Suddenly, they are important and indispensable. They are vital for the future success of the company, and management has found the budget.

To the employee, it feels great. It’s validation for all their hard work. It feels like a win. Or is it?

So, what is a counteroffer? Why do they get made, and what both sides usually get wrong about them?
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Is Your Referee Ready? Why a Surprised Reference Could Cost You the Job

You’ve aced the interview. You’ve sent the thank-you note. Now, the hiring manager asks for your references. Most candidates treat this as a formality—a final box to be checked.
This is a mistake. In my experience, a hesitant or unprepared reference is one of the most common reasons a “sure thing” offer falls through at the last minute.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid After Being Retrenched

Have you been retrenched? Maybe your position was the only position cut or maybe you were laid off with an entire department. The feelings caused by being retrenched are largely the same regardless of your circumstances.

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