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

If you see signs or hear examples of an applicant taking initiative, it's a reliable indicator the applicant is self-motivated.

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

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 is motivation-based interviewing?

When it comes to tracking hiring effectiveness, which one of these do most organizations NOT track?

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

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

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

Excellent job skills means an applicant can do the job, however, it does not necessarily mean he or she will do it better than most everyone else.