&gt; But the offer is made either to everyone, or to no one.<p>That is indeed what they say.  But, say they interview a 5 person team, and really like 2 of them, but not the other 3.  So, no offer is extended.<p>Now they are left with these two resumes of people that are just perfect.  They know what those two people want for comp.  Are they going to be disciplined enough to shred those two resumes right then and there?  No discussion about &quot;what if we wait a month or two, and...?&quot;