Why Great Interviews Still Lead to Bad Hires — And How to Fix It

Most employers walk into an interview trying to figure out if someone can do the job. That's the wrong question — technical skills are trainable. What you actually need to know is whether this person will show up, perform, and still be on your team 18 months from now. In this episode, Mike breaks down the 8 things employers should really be trying to learn during an interview — and none of them are on the conventional checklist. We're talking about ego management, self-policing behavior, what someone's exit story actually reveals, and how to spot a pattern-repeater before you make the offer. These aren't feel-good HR talking points. These are behavioral signals that predict retention, performance, and fit — and most hiring managers are leaving them on the table. If you've ever hired someone who interviewed great and disappointed fast, this one's for you. In this episode: 0:00 — What Should Employers Really Be Trying to Learn During an Interview 1:02 — How do they handle being wrong or corrected? 2:11 — What do they actually do when no one is watching? 3:56 — Why did they really leave their last job? 4:57 — Can they handle the monotony? 6:02 — What do they need from a manager to perform their best? 6:58 — Do they have a track record of finishing things? 7:38 — Do they learn and adjust — or repeat the same patterns? 8:24 — What do they avoid taking ownership of? 9:09 — Here's the bottom line. Connect with Mike Voories & BR1: 🌐 BusinessResourcesOne.com 💼 Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvoories/ 💼 BR1 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-resources-one/ 🧡💙 BR1 helps business leaders build stronger teams! 💙🧡