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

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

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

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

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

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

The applicant with the best job skills will typically be...

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.

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