Many times. However, it’s most often been our strategy post the job as quick as possible, so we are able to make the hire we want to sooner.How many times over the years for anyone that has been a manager have you had to post a job because HR said so, but you already knew who you were going to hire?
But I understand your point. The posting is often a formality.
Edit: I once inquired about a job, had an interview, and was offered a position without having formally applied. Once I had the job, the HR people reached out to me to fill out the application. Again, much of this stuff is HR formalities.