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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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

Hiring managers commonly make the connection between an employee's poor performance issues and their own interviewing deficiencies.

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

What is motivation-based interviewing?