Anonymous wrote:We have to post the position even when it's basically promised to someone internally. It's just a formality in some cases. The last two of these in my dept we didn't even interview anyone else.

Why do they have to be posted? Or at least write it out so that only one person on the face of the earth (internal person) meets the qualifications so people don't waste their time applying.

Anonymous wrote:We have to post the position even when it's basically promised to someone internally. It's just a formality in some cases. The last two of these in my dept we didn't even interview anyone else.

+1. Formality usually, or maybe to get a secondary candidate if something goes wrong with the top choice.

Yes - so many "posted" jobs have already been filled by the time you see them. Plus, let's say you decline the offer for whatever reason; they need other candidates. So I would think it's customary (and maybe even required by HR). Unless you screw up with the CEO, seems like you have the gig.

We have to post the position even when it's basically promised to someone internally. It's just a formality in some cases. The last two of these in my dept we didn't even interview anyone else.

It's so standard that I can't stand it I feel like I have applied to so many fake job listings.

Yes, it’s standard and probably required by HR. But could also mean someone has reservations and wants to see what else comes in. Hard to know but it truly could be either

Was told in a call with VP today that I'm the top choice and they want to seal the deal by end of the month. I have one more meeting to go, with the CEO (who is a former colleague). But they also put it out on their website. I feel nervous now - VP said they are talking to others but I am the top choice. Is this standard, to list the job? I'd been in talks long before it was posted.