Personal Integrity

[wepampercampers]

I am the kind of person who doesn't like to be late for an agreed-upon meeting time/date. If I see I'm going to be late, I call to let them know and apologize profusely. I think that being late tells the other person that I am more important than they are. How ridiculous, rude and arrogant! Of course, what is worse than being late is not showing up for work at all without so much as a call. This has happened more often than I ever imagined it would; especially considering the experience and supposed wisdom of the general population of workampers. Integrity is not something you can interview for or search for on a resume. Does anyone have any tips on how to determine, during the interview process, if someone has personal integrity? (jo)

[mockturtle]

RoyB wrote:
When you find your good ones do things to keep them around forever haha...

Important concept! I was once at a meeting where the CEO was showing off new recruitment brochures and asking for comments or questions. I asked him what steps were being taken to retain the staff we had (the turnover rate was very high). He just looked at me dumfounded.

[fla-gypsy]

RoyB wrote:
X2 on ROCKHILLMANOR

Make sure the rules are up front during the interview and what the consequences will be if not followed...

When you find your good ones do things to keep them around forever haha...

Roy Ken

Making your expectations very clear and not wavering to terminate is a must.

[wepampercampers]

Thanks for the STR reminder. I've done this before but get lax when campgrounds are opening and I'm in a panic to hire. Some people accept the job then don't bother to show up at all! I hope this is not a growing trend with the younger generation.

[RoyB]

X2 on ROCKHILLMANOR

Make sure the rules are up front during the interview and what the consequences will be if not followed...

When you find your good ones do things to keep them around forever haha...

Roy Ken

[rockhillmanor]

wepampercampers wrote:
.... Integrity is not something you can interview for or search for on a resume. Does anyone have any

tips on how to determine

, during the interview process, if someone has personal integrity? (jo)

You can't.

And those type of people are very proficient at not letting it be known during an interview, because they are well aware of their shortcomings.

Hire them and fire them quickly when they exhibit signs of being late etc. is the only way to protect your business and maintain a good customer service.

[Mr__Camper]

My suggestion would be to develop several situations that could arise on the job and listen to their solutions. Come up with several things happening close to the same time and judge their triage. Check prior references, both professional and personal.

[OutdoorPhotogra]

I wish I could say the veteran route was solid but its not a given. I still believe it's a plus but doesn't remove due diligence. Also, lots get kicked out and fail to mention that fact in a job interview while playing the veteran card.

Many a time a young service member has used the excuse that there was a line at the front gate as an excuse for being late. While things happen out of the normal, a line at the gate of a military base is called normal and a planning factor, not an excuse.

I would recommend scenario questions for an interview to see problem solving ability and reliability. Some issues are integrity and some are just failing to learn to plan like the young service member allowing 35 minutes for a 34 minute commute and being in extremes when something goes wrong. The latter is correctable. The former not as much.

[Executive45]

That's one of my pet peeves too....going to the doctors? They want you to arrive 30 minutes early for an appointment that the DOCTOR is going to be 30 minutes LATE for....:M:M:M

I too, used the STR format and it works well for any type situation....Dennis

[sdianel_-acct_c]

when we interviewd we used the STR process. Like "tell me about a specific time that... and 1. what did you do and 2. what was the outcome. STR is Situation - Task- Result. Here are some examples:
What do you do to ensure that you are on time for meetings and appointments? Tell me about a time when you were late for an important meeting. What did you do?
Follow up question could be: how many times in the last 2 years have you been late to work, what were the reasons and what did you do?
Tell me about a time when you had to be absent from work. How did you arrange for the necessary coverage of your job?
How many days did you miss from work in the last year? Can your last employer verify this information?

[Dakota98]

Had & I say HAD, a close friend, & a veteran. Never ever showed up on time, nor called & always had a lame excuse & when we were ever out & about, if he happened to run into someone else he knew, he'd chat them up & let you stand there for up to an hour, while his self-importance was fed.

Oh & yes, whenever he was wrong about something, He NEVER apologized.

[chiefneon]

Howdy!

You may start with their backgroud. I woukd like to think that Military Veterans and Law Enforcement would be high in intergrity.

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon