I recently had an interview where in the beginning of the call, the interviewer told me they have already hired someone in the position and if something else comes up, they are interviewing me for that position. What does this mean really?

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It means they are not sure the candidate will start or stay in the position very long, so they are looking for a backup just in case. This is a red flag, and you should be careful as it may indicate a bait and switch position or a toxic work culture.

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