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Why do internal candidates sometimes get hired first?

Lower risk and faster onboarding for managers.

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Mukul Sharma · Founder, HuntForTomorrow

Published 29/6/2026 · Reviewed 29/6/2026

Expertise: B2B SaaS sales, Resume writing, Interview coaching

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