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Forget Interview Questions: 4 Fresh Tactics to Screen Candidates for Emotional Intelligence

Linkedin Talent Blog

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a hot topic right now. So hot that it caused a lot of controversy on ABC’s The Bachelor, where one contestant told another that she “lacked the emotional intelligence” to be with this season’s bachelor. And, emotional intelligence falls into that category.

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Benefits and Types of Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

A psychometric test is a standardized assessment designed to measure different aspects of a person’s mind: their knowledge, cognitive abilities, personality traits, and more. Psychometric testing is useful during the screening phase to ensure that only qualified candidates move on to the interview round.

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A Complete Guide to Using Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

Hundred5

We’re not here to sell snake oil but rather introduce the idea of psychometric tests as a method for screening and hiring the best candidates. Top tip: A psychometric assessment can help you objectively determine whether someone is suitable for a role or not — without even inviting them in for an interview.

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Psychometric Testing vs Job Simulations

Vervoe

While psychometric testing companies do their best to convince recruiters that cognitive assessments are a must, are job simulations the modern alternative? In fact, it’s highly likely that you’ve taken an online psychometric test without even realizing it, such as the highly polarizing Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test.

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Sales Associate Skills: What They Are and How to Test Them

The Hire Talent

In this framework, we have to know the most important sales associate skills, how we assess them, and what decisions we make regarding pre-employment tests. A retail sales associate is a person who answers questions, provides assistance to customers, manages inventory, presents the merchandise, convince clients, process payments, and more.

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The Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills of 2020

Linkedin Talent Blog

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. New to the list this year, emotional intelligence has different meanings to different people. But slipping in at No.

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Different Types of Pre-Employment Tests to Boost Remote Hiring

Recruiting Blogs

Pre-employment assessments are designed to measure off-the-resume intangibles and pre-evaluate job performance. How well does this person’s values really align with your company culture? Skills Assessments. Skills assessments are made to test a job candidate's general work abilities, job-related skills and some soft skills.