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FB Pre-screen fail (by GKARL [PA]) Mar 18, 2019 7:13 AM

FB Pre-screen fail (by S i d [MO]) Mar 18, 2019 7:28 AM

FB Pre-screen fail (by Hoosier [IN]) Mar 18, 2019 9:10 AM

FB Pre-screen fail (by Vee [OH]) Mar 18, 2019 9:28 AM

FB Pre-screen fail (by DJ [VA]) Mar 18, 2019 9:34 AM

FB Pre-screen fail (by J [FL]) Mar 18, 2019 10:14 AM

FB Pre-screen fail (by GKARL [PA]) Mar 18, 2019 10:23 AM

FB Pre-screen fail (by rentON [PA]) Mar 18, 2019 1:29 PM

FB Pre-screen fail (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 7:13 AM
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This is one from FB marketplace. This is in response to an apartment ad. He's answering a question on his pay. I find that the folks who are on the up and up have no problem just answering the questions directly. Those who are faking it, don't and want to run around the mulberry bush:

Applicant: Weekly depending upon commission I get payed about 600$

Me: Is that 600 gross or net?

Applicant: I get payed bi weekly. One check, is about 700$ and then the check with commission is like 1300$-2000$ depending on how I sell and that’s how much I end up with in my wallet.

It's still not clear to me how much he's getting paid, so I ask this:

Me: How much pay did your W-2 for 2018 show?

That one simple question opens the floodgates to a fail:

Applicant: Oh man I’d have to look at it right now. Also I spent 6 months out of last year on leave for disability. So that’s not a fair representation. Aside from any of this, what are we getting at here? Are you going to run a background check? Will I see the place? Why am I sharing all of this with you? I live with someone now who’s lease is ending so I’m trying to find a place soon. And I’ve inquired on like 25 places, you’re the only person to ask me any of this. I’m a responsible person, I work and have a great track record when it comes to working. 800$ isn’t a problem for me. I’ll sign a lease and I can have co signers as well who have immaculate credit. I’m not trying to sound like a jerk right now I apologize if I am. Not only do I have a full time job but I’m a photographer on the side and make money there too. I’m 24 years old. And this apartment is where again?

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Although I cut and paste my pre-screening questions on FB or via text, this is taking too much time. I discovered that I can set up a google form on my rental FB page and that's what I'm going to do and just refer everyone there. I've decided I really don't need a web page as my FB page will serve my purposes.

--209.122.xx.xxx

FB Pre-screen fail (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 7:28 AM
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Welcome to the wonderful world of website pre-screening forms! Started it about 3 years ago...NEVER looked back!

We get what we allow. When we allow people to waste our time, they will. Congratulations on taking our freedom back. --173.20.xxx.xxx

FB Pre-screen fail (by Hoosier [IN]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 9:10 AM
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That applicant showed his/her butt right there. Good job getting their personality to "come out", although I know that was not your original intention. --99.92.xxx.xxx

FB Pre-screen fail (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 9:28 AM
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Makes you wonder briefly why one of the previous 23 did not approve him/her, you already know...

--76.188.xxx.x

FB Pre-screen fail (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 9:34 AM
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He also gave himself a big raise between his first answer and the second! --68.10.xxx.x

FB Pre-screen fail (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 10:14 AM
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I suggest explaining the difference between gross and net in your pre-screening questions. It won't stop liars, but it will prevent back and forth time wasting with those who don't know what the terms mean. --72.188.xxx.xxx

FB Pre-screen fail (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 10:23 AM
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"That applicant showed his/her butt right there. Good job getting their personality to "come out", although I know that was not your original intention"

Straight no nonsense questions frequently get them to show their butts as they want to push something else. Note how he wants to push how responsible he is and that fact that he "makes extra money". He knew his stuff was weak so "personality" was all he was left with. --209.122.xx.xxx

FB Pre-screen fail (by rentON [PA]) Posted on: Mar 18, 2019 1:29 PM
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Your prescreening process worked perfect for this clown. --67.165.xx.xx

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