This just happened and I feel so terrible for Remi.
Remi runs job applicants through our screening.
Check out below how she was treated by a VA who didn’t pass.
While this candidate may have been offended or feelings hurt from failing, that’s no way to treat someone who is properly and kindly doing their job.
Of course, it’s disappointing to be looking for a job and get turned down repeatedly– especially if bills are overdue.
When you’re sifting through a mountain of candidates trying to find the best ones to work on your team, you will go through a lot of unqualified people.
So don’t take things personally– whether you’re applying or whether you’re screening candidates.
About the Author
Dennis Yu
Dennis Yu is the Chief Executive Officer of BlitzMetrics, a digital marketing company that partners with schools to train young adults. Dennis’s program centers around mentorship, helping students grow their expertise to manage social campaigns for enterprise clients like the Golden State Warriors, Nike, and Rosetta Stone.
He’s an internationally recognized lecturer in Facebook Marketing and has spoken in 17 countries, spanning 5 continents, including keynotes at L2E, Gultaggen, and Marketo Summit. Dennis has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, National Public Radio, TechCrunch, CNN, Fox News, and CBS Evening News.
He’s a regular contributor for Adweek’s SocialTimes column and has published in Social Media Examiner, Social Media Club, Tweak Your Biz, B2C, Social Fresh, and Heyo. He held leadership positions at Yahoo! and American Airlines and studied Finance and Economics at Southern Methodist University as well as the London School of Economics. He ran collegiate cross-country at SMU and has competed in over 20 marathons including a 70-mile ultramarathon.
Besides being a Facebook data and ad geek, you can find him eating chicken wings or playing Ultimate Frisbee in a city near you.
You can contact him at dennis@blitzmetrics.com