I recently went through processing and was told that I was not hired yet, although I have submitted all required tax, bank routing number and personal info paperwork online already. Last night I was called by HR to come in as an alternate this coming Monday and be ready to work if the other person doesn't show up on time or at all. The question I have is, if I was considered as an alternate, does it mean that they are interested in hiring me? The HR person informed me at processing that you are only called once as an alternate, so I'm unsure whether this means I would only get one shot or that I am in line towards being hired?