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Counteroffer Job Letter Samples

If you need help with your Counter Offer Job Letter you will find this article to be very helpful. Use our sample letter below as a guide in creating your letters, and be sure to customize your letter for each job you’re applying for with your personal information.

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What is a Counter Offer?

A counteroffer is a reply to that original offer and may change the terms of the deal. Let’s suppose they offer you the job position you were looking for, but maybe some of the terms in the offer such as salary, benefits, work schedule, etc. don’t meet your expectation you might be able to negotiate the terms of the offer using a Counter Offer Letter.

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How to Write a Counter Offer Job Letter?

Do some research on what other companies offer employees with the same position. Be realistic and analyze if the new terms proposed in your counter are reasonable and fair. Make sure you let them know you are interested in the position and that you got what it takes for the job. Explain your point of view, and try to include numbers and evidence that can show the hiring manager you know what you are talking about. After doing this feel free to use our Counter Offer Job Letter sample below as a guide in creating your own, and be sure to customize your letter.

Counter Offer Job Letter Example

Ms. Molly Franklin

Human Resources

Planet Electric

5671 Allison Road

Plainville, CT 06066

Dear Ms. Franklin:

I was thrilled to be offered the Senior Civil Engineer position with Planet Electric. I know I can make a significant contribution to the organization’s growth over both the short
and long term.

I carefully reviewed the terms of the offer and, with a few minor adjustments, find them acceptable. To wit:

I have to note the base salary is five percent lower than I expected. I thought it was understood what I was looking for since the initial interview. Also, my research shows what I was asking for, was a comparable number for the regional market and my experience.

While I understand there is a ceiling on your relocation packages, your offer falls far below my estimates. Please review the attached scope of work for moving my family from San Francisco to Plainville. I do appreciate the company’s policy in this matter and I am willing to cover the overages upfront but I propose we negotiate some method of reimbursement as it was my understanding Planet Electric covered all relocation expenses.
Outside of the above mentioned issues, I find all other points of the offer agreeable. If we can settle on these fine points, I am ready to start as early as September 12th.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,
Kevin Gregory Weinstein
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WRITTEN BY Ho Lin

Ho Lin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and editor with two decades of experience in content strategy, creation, and development. He holds a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University and his background includes experience aiding military veterans as they transition to civilian careers.

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