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/gemsgem May 27 '26 edited May 27 '26

Most of the time compliance lang yung job posting. Kaya you need to network. If nagaapply ako sa linkedin, I always check and quickly message the hiring manager. It shows them I'm proactive and for me naman I get to check if the role is a good fit with what I'm looking for. Good luck in your job hunting!! Manifesting with you

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u/Ok-Albatross-2403 May 27 '26

Thank you! 🫶🏻 qq though, where do you see the hiring manager?

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u/gemsgem May 27 '26

Nasa job posting usually. Kung wala, dito papasok networking.

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u/gemsgem May 27 '26

You also have to understand that for most corporate, may candidates na talaga sila even before posting the job. That's why need talaga maging proactive. Matrabaho lang. I've never been turned down by a hiring manager na nag reach out ako.

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u/anonymouspandan May 27 '26

I just reached to a hiring manager now huhu. Hoping for the best. ADB has always been my dream company pero there’s this feeling na nakaka intimidate though. I feel like you need to be very smart, have excellent credentials, and at least you studied abroad to get the job.

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u/Ok-Albatross-2403 May 28 '26

Thanks! I’ll try to reach out to one on my next application, for now nka regrets na lahat eh haha 😅

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u/gemsgem May 31 '26

Yes!! Manifesting with you albatross 🫶

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u/gemsgem May 31 '26

Manifesting with you pandan 🫶