I was tasked to work on this assignment a couple of months back by one of my clients and the maximum budget given was $5500 per month. Then one day later, I came across a very suitable candidate whom asking pay is $7000 per month. I contacted the candidate, briefed him on the job specifications and informed him that I will be adjusting his expected salary down to $5500 from $7000 per month. My intention was to create an opportunity for the candidate to sell himself to my client since I am very sure he is a good fit. The candidate gave me the green light to go ahead and as expected, an interview was scheduled shortly after I recommended him over and the case was concluded at $6000 after 3 rounds of interview. The candidate took up the offer because the annual package offered was attractive.