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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Which of the following statements are true about motivation-based interviewing? (multiple answers permitted)

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

According to a Harvard Business School study, 76% of turnover can be traced back to poor interviewing practices and bad hiring decisions.