Actually, I think that we should consider it a strength in an individual to refuse to consider applying for a position where every aspect of their career and personal life would be microscopically examined by thousands of people. Self-respect is a positive attribute.

Risker

Risker, let's look on the bright side say that a high profile job like this one requires resilience. (:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_resilience

Pine