Competing Offer Leverage Script: Use Multiple Offers Ethically

I have an offer from Company A ($[OFFER A DETAILS]) and I'm expecting an offer from Company B (estimated $[OFFER B RANGE]). Company B is my first choice.

Write a communication to Company B that:
1. Does NOT disclose Company A's exact offer (keep it vague — 'another opportunity at a competitive level')
2. Creates urgency without being pushy ('I have a deadline of [DATE] from another opportunity')
3. Reinforces that Company B is my first choice
4. Asks if they can accelerate their process

Write both an email version and a phone script.

Having multiple offers is the strongest negotiating position — but only if you handle the communication correctly. Disclosing exact competing offers can backfire (they match it but don't exceed it). This prompt generates communication scripts that maximize leverage while maintaining positive relationships with both companies.

💡 Pro Tips

• Never disclose the exact competing offer — it caps your upside and can backfire
• The phrase 'I have another opportunity at a competitive level' conveys leverage without specifics
• Companies can and will accelerate their process for a strong candidate with a competing deadline

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References & Sources

• OpenAI GPT-4 Prompt Engineering Best Practices
• Anthropic Claude Prompt Design Guide
• Google Gemini Prompting Strategies
• ATS Resume Parsing Standards (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever)
• LinkedIn Recruiter Search Algorithm