I learned in the government “Best Candidate” does NOT mean “Best Qualified Candidate”.
An unqualifed two pointer is going to get picked over a highly qualifed 0 pointer as the “Best Candidate” for getting the hiring authority a quick bonus.
Close friend of mine, a MAGA Hispanic woman, related to me how offended she was when a co-worker told her she was a cinch to get a promotion because “You’re a two-fer” (i.e., female and Hispanic, ignoring that my friend was dedicated, highly skilled, and a conscientious hard worker).
She was a 3 pointer
Gay
Female
Asian