>>promotion process is distinct from the interview process Promotions often have nothing to do with merit. It takes a lot of political manoeuvring, back room d

>>promotion process is distinct from the interview process Promotions often have nothing to do with merit. It takes a lot of political manoeuvring, back room dealing, negotiations, packet building, documentation, positions trading, making allies to building support/consensus etc etc. People who cheat are exactly the kind of people who are likely to win big in these processes.