What is motivation-based interviewing?

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

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.

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

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

Behavior-based interview questions can give interviewers a false sense of confidence that they are gathering quality applicant information when they aren't.

Research has determined that 'loving the work you do' plays a significant role in a person's motivation and ability to achieve superior results, yet few interviewers take this into consideration when making a hiring decision.

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

Many managers who make hiring decisions are competent in their area of expertise but lack the proper interviewer training to know how to correctly identify applicants who will be 'High Performers' if hired.

Historically, what percentage of managers have NEVER received any formal training on how to interview job applicants?