Job negotiations can be tricky, especially when it comes to salary discussions. Sometimes, candidates might say they have another offer to get a better salary, even if it's not true - just to get a step up from other applicants.
But what should you do if the employer asks to see that competing offer? In fact, amidst an extraordinarily tight job market that is pushing wages higher, Google has implemented a new policy requiring candidates to prove they have a competing job offer before considering an increase in salary.
