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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Exactly. I’m just saying it’s not fair to the external applicants whose time is wasted- like you said; but it’s also unfair to the internal preselected people who have to “compete” for a job that should already be theirs.

It all seems it’s just done to satisfy some bureaucratic quota nonsense.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I think it’s usually done to let them pretend their being impartial and “equal opportunity” despite never really intending to be. I personally think it’s bullshit, internal promotions are totally valid and shouldn’t be seen as favoritism (unless the candidate is wildly unqualified).