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

Which statement is true about high achievers (people who achieve above-average results)?

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.

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.

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)

Choose the ONE job listed below that people are typically allowed to do without being properly trained.

Given enough time and hands-on interviewing experience, most interviewers will eventually learn how to correctly identify high achievers.

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.