HR asking for competing offer letter?

Juniper
BSDK_MC

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May 30, 2018 17 Comments

I am posting this for a friend. He recently got an offer from two of the FANGs. While negotiating with one of them the recruiter asked for the offer letter from the other FANG company. Is this legal? What did you do when negotiating with 2 companies based on different offer letters?

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  • Nordstrom / Eng
    43dhnu

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    Google, Cisco
    43dhnu
    It's legal, but also not something I would comply with.
    May 30, 2018 4
  • Barracuda / Sales
    YourMama

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    Google
    YourMama
    This isn’t complicated. Just say that you’re not willing to violate the other company’s confidentiality. Say that you’re sure the recruiter wouldn’t want you sharing their offer with the other party if the parties were reversed. It’s an ethical line you won’t cross.

    Then say that the terms of the other offer aren’t even relevant - you’re just looking for best and final offer an that you will take whichever one makes more sense.
    May 30, 2018 0
  • Google
    TC SWAT

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    TC SWAT
    Recruiters usually do not write up an offer letter unless you are ready to sign it. Most offers are verbal until then.
    May 30, 2018 0
  • Google / Ops
    Huhf13

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    Huhf13
    It's legal. Why wouldn't it be? Your friend is asking for a counter offer.
    May 30, 2018 4
    • Juniper
      BSDK_MC

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      BSDK_MC
      OP
      Interesting. Did you have a similar experience? I always thought a lot depends on trust here and sharing the numbers would be good enough.
      May 30, 2018
    • Google / Ops
      Huhf13

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      Huhf13
      Yes. I have been asked to offer letters from other companies. It's standard. They really just want to gather comp data
      Jun 2, 2018
  • Not sure about legality, but it seems that the recruiter thinks your friend isn't being honest. My advice is to be honest. Recruiters will often get you what your asking for as long as they're able.
    May 30, 2018 1
    • Juniper
      BSDK_MC

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      OP
      My friend actually has an offer and he didn’t lie but he is skeptical ok sharing the offer letter in case that violates any policy.
      May 30, 2018