They said I was an incredible fit for what they're looking for. Today the recruiter told me they really like me but they're offering the job to another candidate. I'm the second-choice candidate, in case their first choice falls through. If your favorite candidate doesn't want the job, hire someone else." I don't want to feel like I'm walking into a job as the next-best person for the job.

Source: Forbes January 20, 2018 19:52 UTC