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.

Motivation-based interviewing assesses what 3 components common to all high achievers?

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.

According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, two-thirds of American businesses have faced lower productivity and reduced employee morale due to a bad hire.

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)

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

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

An applicant's response to obstacles is considered to be one of the best predictors of their future job performance and success.

What is motivation-based interviewing?