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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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