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[–] Xanis@lemmy.world 44 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm fine with internal preselected individuals getting positions and promotions. What is universally disliked is us also getting interviews only to find out later they were a waste of time for this exact reason.

[–] OhStopYellingAtMe@lemmy.world 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.

[–] rhombus@sh.itjust.works 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).

It also sucks for the hiring manager who has to interview candidates they know they won't hire just to stick to the process. It's a waste of everyone's time.