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

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

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

What is motivation-based interviewing?

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.

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

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

Which statement is true about high achievers (people who achieve above-average results)?

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

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.