&gt; I&#x27;m sure it&#x27;s not uncommon to have interviews internally<p>In fact depending on location it may be legally required - I&#x27;m fairly sure this is the case in the UK (in addition to having to advertise the opening externally too, even if there&#x27;s absolutely no intention of hiring anyone external) - please someone correct me if this is wrong.<p>Probably the sort of thing early-stage startups can get away with not doing because they&#x27;re very under the radar, but it&#x27;s certainly happened at mid-sized companies I&#x27;ve worked at.