DO: Fill out my screening form to introduce yourself to me. Please be as complete and upfront as possible when doing so.
DON'T: Call me and expect me to just SEE you with no information--this will NEVER happen. I screen via email and there is very little I can answer for you until you ARE screened.
DO: Keep in contact with me while I am screening you. I may have to ask you questions regarding your form.
DON'T: Ask specific questions before you are screened. I will not answer them and it is likely that I will decline to see you.
DON'T: Expect to see me in an hour or so. Screening takes time. I will need to contact your references (if you have them) and verify the rest of your information. You should normally give me at least a day (24 hours) to complete the process. Weekends require more time so please plan accordingly.
DO: Complete SCREENING before asking any specific questions.
DON'T: Ask service oriented questions when I have NO clue who you are!! This includes asking where I am located. This is a big red flag for me.
DON'T: Call me repeatedly. I have removed my number from this site for a reason, there is NOTHING additional I can tell you or talk with you about without screening you. This is a "message only" phone. I check the messages only TWICE per day (when I remember to). Leave a message with the proper information. EMAIL is ALWAYS preferred!! Do NOT expect a same day appointment with me if you call, the voicemail may not even be checked till the next day.
