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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most unmotivated employees were great hires but they changed after they were hired due to poor management, unrealistic job expectations and/or unsatisfactory working conditions.