It's quite different going through an interview with a colleague I have worked for years than somebody completely new. There is no need for introductions or telling about the company. In many cases I also know very well how capable they would bee in the new role
We have new positions open within the company, positions where these new people would take some of my current responsibilities as it has been quite challenging being a direct manager for nearly 70 people. It's an old role where we have had 4 people (on the technical side) working in that position already for years. But with the added responsibilities we still consider all roles as new and will not automatically continue with the old ones. There is also one additional position offered at this time.
For those looking at the role as new position it's still easier to interview them compared to those who seek to continue in that position. At least there is something to tell them about the position. The old ones just want to know what changes.
This is also a new situation for me. Even though I have done some internal "recruitment" in the past building various teams they have usually been more direct with preselected candidates rather than having an open application available for everyone. So this time I have to also make the choice between the applicants rather than just hear whether they are interested in the role and willing to accept it.