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In the trucking industry, having a valid commercial driver’s license and a good safety record are just the starting points. To truly excel, drivers must possess qualities beyond these basic requirements, aligning with your company’s values and culture.
Behavioral interviewing emerges as a key strategy to ensure you’re hiring drivers who not only meet technical qualifications but also contribute positively to your team dynamics and company culture
Behavioral interviewing is grounded in the principle that past behavior is the most reliable predictor of future performance. Unlike traditional methods focusing on traits or skills, this approach delves into a candidate’s past actions and decisions. By examining previous behaviors, you can better anticipate how a candidate will perform in your specific work environment. This method, rooted in psychology since the 1970s, uses empirical data to evaluate a candidate’s fit for the role based on their past actions rather than just their skills or personality traits.
Understanding behavioral interviewing involves familiarizing yourself with three critical terms: traits, attributes/skills, and competencies.
Behavioral interviewing offers significant benefits, including a more accurate assessment of candidates and a reduction in unconscious hiring biases. By focusing on behavior-based proof, this method steers away from subjective traits and toward tangible evidence of a candidate’s ability to perform the job effectively, leading to more informed hiring decisions
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