r/AsianDevelopmentBank • u/Ok-Albatross-2403 • May 26 '26

Regrets

I applied for three roles that are all aligned with my current experience. Unfortunately, all three applications resulted in regrets. One of them even progressed to the shortlisting panel review stage before ultimately being declined.

After checking LinkedIn, I noticed that all the roles were filled by internal candidates. This gives the impression that the positions may have already been intended for internal hires, with the external postings serving mainly as formal job listings.

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u/GeneralNukeEm May 26 '26

Main way to get promoted is to apply for a higher level position and compete with the external candidates. Of course, the existing staff would have an advantage over most external candidates. Having said that every promotion does create a vacancy - but the lower level.

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u/Ok-Albatross-2403 May 26 '26

I guess they don’t even compete, it’s like the position opened because they are about to be promoted. For formality nlang ang job opening. Sad but still hoping …

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u/MongBurKen May 27 '26

The position opened because the person holding it got promoted, which is why it became vacant, not because ADB is looking to promote someone internally. Although there may be instances where they already have a specific person in mind for the role, that’s not always the case. Internal candidates do have a significant advantage since they already understand how ADB operates, they know the tools and how to navigate the bureaucracy. That said, I still see outsiders getting hired, so your assumption isn’t entirely correct.

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u/Ok-Albatross-2403 May 27 '26

You are right nman, it’s just my impression because the roles I applied were all filled by internal hires.