Here are some questions to consider. The sources for the questions are employers, candidates and staffing professionals.
Why are you looking at new opportunities?
Do you think the reasons you are looking will improve in your current environment?
Why were you not worth that to the company before?
Do you believe your position will be as secure as before, now that the company knows you are on the hunt?
Could your actions be viewed as trying to play one company off another?
What is the reason behind your company's counter offer?
How could accepting a counter offer affect your reputation in the marketplace?
If another opportunity came up with the hiring company, do you believe you would receive any consideration?
Would a decision to accept be made for the long-term or the short-term?
You must make your own decision if you receive a counter offer. Our advice is to think
it through very thoroughly before you even consider serious discussions about a new position.
Would you consider a counter offer?
If so, you may want to re-think entering the job search process.
