> First, internal candidates who were rejected after interviewing with the hiring manager were half as likely to exit as those rejected earlier in the process.

> First, internal candidates who were rejected after interviewing with the hiring manager were half as likely to exit as those rejected earlier in the process. > Second, a rejected candidate’s likelihood of leaving was cut in half if they were passed over in favor of an internal candidate, rather than an external candidate. Not sure where the headline comes from - it does not summarize the two main findings listed in the article. Some elaboration: The likelihood of leaving depends on whether or not they were given an interview for the position. If they were given an interview, the headline is not accurate.