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

What is motivation-based interviewing?

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

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

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.

Behavior-based interview questions can give interviewers a false sense of confidence that they are gathering quality applicant information when they aren't.

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

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

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

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