If the team is growing and getting more work, then these are most likely genuine. If not, they're quite likely insincere. The "insincerity quotient" will rise d

If the team is growing and getting more work, then these are most likely genuine. If not, they're quite likely insincere. The "insincerity quotient" will rise depending on level :) . So, for internal staff/sr. staff positions, the decision has already been made or the candidate pool has been narrowed to 1-2 people even before the position is posted.