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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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