Study Shows Internal Candidates Perform Better Than External Ones

A study published in the Administrative Science Quarterly revealed jobs filled by internal and external applicants. Although it’s from an HR perspective, it essentially showcases statistical benefits for recruiters to hire internal candidates over external ones.

So, far as we’re concerned if you’re in a rut and just want out (as in the exit door to another employer), job seekers may want to hang in there and pursue internal opportunities.

As explained in a post on ERE, the study concluded that internal candidates performed better than people who were hired from the outside.

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