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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. Are they frustrated?

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Hiring for Soft Skills – The Secret to Success

Hireserve

Employees with strong teamwork skills contribute to a positive and productive team culture, share responsibilities, and leverage collective knowledge to achieve common goals. A company culture of teamwork and cooperation ensures that people feel proud to work for your organisation.

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Benefits and Types of Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

Psychometrics tests can be useful in analyzing candidates, removing bias, and identifying culture fit. It can also help screen out underqualified candidates or those who are likely to be a poor cultural fit. Related: Should You Use Personality Tests For Hiring? What is a Psychometric Test?

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Assessing Personality Types When Hiring – Astrology or Science?

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Either you’re in the camp who believes they’re a waste of time, or you think they’re a great way to predict job performance, cultural fit, and work style. The data can favor the latter, with 75% of large companies saying they use personality assessments to screen their applicants. Type A – The Leader.

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What is Pre-Employment Skills Testing? Definition & Benefits

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These tests create a window into a candidate’s future within a business, providing reliable insight into how they’ll perform on the job, fit into the company culture, and interact with others. Once the technical and cultural fit is confirmed, the shortlisted candidates will move on to a 2-hour homework assignment.

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How to Use Personality Tests for Hiring (The Right Way) 

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When it comes to using personality tests, there are two schools of thought. Either you’re in the camp who believes they’re a waste of time, or you think they’re a great way to evaluate soft skills, cultural fit, and work style. When done right, a pre-employment personality test can identify people with strong interpersonal skills.

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A Complete Guide to Using Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

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For example, you can identify someone’s: Emotional intelligence Strategic thinking skills Situational judgment and adaptability Communication skills Self-awareness Empathy Relationship management Top tip: Not hiring right now? Identify leadership potential For leadership roles, hard skills are only one piece of the puzzle.