why are companies so keen on recruiting externally instead of promoting from within?

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Every company I’ve worked at seems to have a bias towards hiring externally rather than internally.

I’ve worked with some exceptional performers but the company still preferred to hire externally.

Is there reason for this that is kept quiet?

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Good at one job doesn’t equate to good at another job of nominally more prestige. They’re probably looking to get someone right for the new position without sacrificing anyone already right for their current position.

Of course it all depends on the industry and the company culture. BS politics certainly can play a role. But there are logical reasons.

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