Originally Posted by
StarHustler
This is 100% correct. Those jobs are filled before it’s ever posted. The posting is just checking a box for HR.
I know nothing about this department but I would guess the more accurate statement would be "the department manager might have a candidate in mind by the time it is posted by HR". From what I have experienced, this should not discourage anyone from applying as the candidate usually gets fully vetted AFTER he or she is offered and accepts the position. Lots of things can and do happen during this period.