First, a definition is in order and is important. A "counter offer" is an inducement offered by your current employer to stay after you have received an offer from another company or firm and ...

Using a job offer as leverage to get a raise or promotion from your current employer sometimes works, but you probably shouldn’t take the counter offer, according to staffing firm Beacon Hill.

(InvestigateTV) — According to a recent survey by CareerBuilder, more than half of employers said they are willing to negotiate salaries on initial job offers for entry-level workers. Many employees ...

As the ink dries on your offer to purchase, a flurry of activity begins taking place behind the scenes, with myself and the listing agent making arrangements for the seller to receive your offer.

It's no secret that hiring managers often keep their cards close to their chest during a salary negotiation. But don't let that fool you — many companies are willing to pay more than their initial ...