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 is the most effective way to correctly assess an applicant's self-motivation.

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.

What is motivation-based interviewing?

What are the holes that exist in most employee selection processes that cause needless hiring mistakes? (multiple answers permitted)

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.

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.

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

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