HRAD4Y - Behavioral Profiling

It may helpful to identify a profile of common traits shared among all of your successful employees.

How to Identify a Common Trait Profile for Successful Employees

It is important to interpret a candidate’s answers properly and not jump to conclusions. It is important to explore the answers during the conversation and try to understand the person’s definition, circumstance and perspective at the time the situation happened. Use the STAR technique and follow up with additional probing questions for clarity, such as:

How did it affect them?
How did it turn out?
What did they learn from the experience?
If presented with same situation what would they do differently?

Some organizations use profiling systems (DISC, Kersey, etc), which present an opportunity for the organization to assess the candidate’s natural tendencies and match them to the characteristics and traits of the role. This gives you insight to setting a foundation for future development, capitalizing on strengths and bridging the gaps of possibility.

It may helpful to identify a profile of common traits shared among successful employees. These characteristics may include:

General Traits:

High energy level.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely and to interpret to others.

Personality Characteristics and Demonstrated Attributes:

Tenacity, hands-on, “does whatever it takes to win” attitude.
Willingness to take calculated risks.
Persuasiveness.
Analytical ability.
Resourcefulness, creativity, out-of-the-box thinking.
Organization, time management, and business planning.
Self-motivated and goal oriented with short and long term career focus.

Management and Leadership Skills:

Management style involves leading by example.
Team building and autonomy.
Ability to coach and motivate all levels of performance.
Encourages communication between team members and facilitates collaborating and strategizing with other personnel.

The above list helps you to assess the candidate’s skills, abilities, and attitudes. Pre-planned questions are designed to be consistent and allow for lead-ins to further explore the candidate’s background and experience.