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Is it normal for schools to fill a position the same day as interviews?

I interviewed for a school counseling position (had to travel a bit), and later that same day I received an email saying the position had already been filled, even though they told me I’d hear back next week.

It just caught me off guard. Does this usually mean they already had a candidate in mind?

Trying not to take it personally, but it definitely didn’t feel great.