HIRING IQ TEST 

You Have 10 Questions and 2 Minutes. New Test Each Time.  The Clock Is Ticking!!! 

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

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

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

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.

Given enough time and hands-on interviewing experience, most interviewers will eventually learn how to correctly identify high achievers.

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.

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

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.

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

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