history: My friend had encouraged me to apply for teaching jobs. I went on several and didn't get hired. She went on one and got hired right away. My friend was telling me about teaching jobs to apply for. I didn't get hired_comma_ but she got one right off the bat! It sounds like you're happy for her_comma_ which is commendable given you didn't get hired. Were you very disappointed?
current: I was kind of envious that she got the job and I didn't because it seemed like I was more qualified than she was.
next: That's always tough. It's so hard to tell what other factors come into play in situations like that. Are you happy where you're currently at, or still looking?