[mymosh]

That sounds humiliating for candidates who don't make it. Especially having to go back to work with the engineers that rejected them.

[rhc2104]

In the "traditional" method of selecting a manager, most engineers don't get selected either. However, the process is less transparent that way.

I'm saying this as a candidate that didn't get selected. I got great actionable feedback on how to be a better leader, and I'll keep my fingers crossed when there is another opportunity available.