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

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

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.

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

What is motivation-based interviewing?

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.

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

Historically, what percentage of managers have NEVER received any formal training on how to interview job applicants?

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

Most unmotivated employees were great hires but they changed after they were hired due to poor management, unrealistic job expectations and/or unsatisfactory working conditions.