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!
current: It sounds like you're happy for her, which is commendable given you didn't get hired. Were you very disappointed?
next: 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.