If an untrained interviewer uses an unstructured interview format (asks questions that pop into their head), the probability of hiring the best applicant is about 40% according to a Michigan State study.

The applicant with the best job skills will typically be...

Which of the following statements are true about motivation-based interviewing? (multiple answers permitted)

Using behavior-based interviewing is the most effective way to correctly assess an applicant's self-motivation.

An applicant with great job skills will always out-perform a job applicant with lesser skill.

What are the holes that exist in most employee selection processes that cause needless hiring mistakes? (multiple answers permitted)

According to a Harvard Business School study, 76% of turnover can be traced back to poor interviewing practices and bad hiring decisions.

If you see signs or hear examples of an applicant taking initiative, it's a reliable indicator the applicant is self-motivated.

Most companies track turnover and know exactly how many of their best performing employees are exiting and why.

Using behavior-based interviewing often results in extending a job offer to a marginal performer.