Make your supervisor happy/like you. Performance doesn't seem to play too much of a role, nor do qualifications. Other than that, just try to be persistent.
CYOA. Be good friends with the hiring manager. If you're not on their favorites list, you won't be selected. Very robitic and calculating.
Be able to move away.
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