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

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

Which of the following statements are true about motivation-based interviewing? (multiple answers permitted)

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.