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

What is motivation-based interviewing?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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