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How to Spot Emotional Intelligence in Job Candidates

Glassdoor for Employers

Those skills exhibit elevated emotional intelligence, which is important to employers, according to “ The Future of Jobs Report 2018.” It’s hard to collaborate without emotional intelligence , and it’s hard to grow, thrive, or innovate without collaboration. ” It simply makes sense.

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The Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills of 2020

Linkedin Talent Blog

Our list of the most in-demand soft skills is headed by creativity, just as it was in 2018 and 2019. 5 is a newcomer, emotional intelligence, a skill important in just about every role. In looking for soft skills, companies are focusing on candidates with emotional intelligence. But slipping in at No.

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Why Traditional Recruitment Processes No Longer Cut It – And How Job Simulations Can Help

Vervoe

Poor quality hires have a flow-on effect : According to a 2018 survey, 44% of CFOs believe a bad hire significantly impacts team morale. Assessing candidates’ suitability for the role is generally based on their education, experience, and any other supposedly relevant information outlined on their resume.

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Skills Mismatch | What Is It & How to Bridge the Gap

Hundred5

You can avoid a lot of these issues by including skills assessments in the hiring process. The global economic consequences of this mismatch were estimated to be ~$8 trillion in unrealized GDP for the world economy in 2018. Regular self-assessment and feedback are important for identifying areas needing improvement. More than 1.3

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Skynet Is Coming!

SmartSearch

Artificial intelligence is the buzzword du jour on social channels, and online communities everywhere, and new sourcing tools that leverage this technology are changing the way recruiters find top talent. To learn more, SmartSearch is attending the upcoming California Staffing Professionals Conference where AI is the theme for 2018.

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The Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills of 2018

Linkedin Talent Blog

No, that's not based on your recruiting horoscope—it’s the fact that cloud computing will be the single most in-demand hard skill in 2018, according to LinkedIn’s latest research. For more information, take a look at these handy blog posts: 12 Effective Ways to Assess Candidates' Soft Skills. Top Hard Skills Methodology.

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Getting Started with a Competency-Based Skills Audit

TalentGuard

A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released in the fall predicts 30 growth areas where skills shortages are expected from 2018-2028. We recommend the following five steps in carrying out a competency based skills audit: Agree which roles your business will assess and prioritize the skills vital to your organizational goals.