Preventing the Counteroffer Curveball – Future-Proofing Your Hiring Process

The best way to handle counteroffers? Minimize the chances they ever arise.

Here’s how:

✅ Pre-close early – Align on salary, notice period, and motivations before offer stage.

✅ Sell the opportunity consistently – Culture, mission, and trajectory matter.

✅ Build strong rapport – The more a candidate trusts you, the more likely they’ll be honest.

✅ Move fast – Speed to offer reduces risk.

✅ Maintain communication post-offer – Keep them engaged until Day 1.

When your offer feels like a natural next step—not a leap—it becomes harder to counter.