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?

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

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.

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

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

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 with great job skills will always out-perform a job applicant with lesser skill.