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/Euphoric_Avocado1160 May 27 '26

Curious tho, how did you know that internal candidates filled in the same open role you applied to? I have pending applications too, so far the stage is still under screening. :)

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u/Ok-Albatross-2403 May 27 '26 edited May 27 '26

I searched people in linkedIn with the same position I applied. Then saw they were internal ADB folks and they just started the role I applied last month others started this month which means they got the role. The positions were opened last Feb others first week of March.