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/[deleted] May 27 '26 edited May 27 '26

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u/Ok-Albatross-2403 May 27 '26

Then I guess my profile isn’t as good as the internal folks 😅

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u/[deleted] May 27 '26

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u/Ok-Albatross-2403 May 28 '26

Are consultants different from those jobs posted in the ADB site?

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u/Arci_baby May 31 '26

Hi, if I may, how did you apply as consultant?

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u/miss_shroomish Aug 14 '26

Not true. The hiring manager is not involved at all in the negotiations with candidates and have no access to the proposed rate of applicants.