Though most people might be thinking that, “It’s just recruiting, how hard can that be”? You write and post a few announcements, the resumes roll in, you screen them; interview the best candidates, and ‘POOF’ you have your new truck driver. Not so. Any good truck driver recruiting agency, or a recruiter for any field, knows this is not the way it works. Ok, it sort of is, but there is much more to it than that.
Just because a person is a recruiter doesn’t mean they can recruit for any job field. There are several things to consider:
- What is their background and industry related knowledge?
- Do they know the lingo and how to speak with professionals from that sector?
- Can they communicate with people of all walks of life (different backgrounds)?
- Are they just about the numbers or is it quality more important?
Source: www.transportation.gov
Because contrary to popular believe not just anyone can recruit for any profession. People with law enforcement, military, and such backgrounds tend to act differently than people from accounting or administrative backgrounds. The same can be said for any industry. But trucking industry is one of those that require a recruiter with an understanding of the people and the industry; so people skills and trucking industry knowledge is MUST if you are to involve in the process.
