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.

When it comes to tracking hiring effectiveness, which one of these do most organizations NOT track?

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

What is motivation-based interviewing?