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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

Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence encompasses self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. Individuals with high emotional intelligence can understand and manage their own emotions, as well as navigate relationships and understand the emotions of others.

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Benefits and Types of Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

Related: Should You Use Personality Tests For Hiring? Emotional intelligence tests These tests assess a candidate’s ability to recognize, understand and manage their emotions and the emotions of others.

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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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Self-Awareness in Leadership: Key Strategies

Nexus Search Partners

Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence and an essential trait for effective leadership. They are able to navigate challenging situations with emotional intelligence and adapt their leadership style to meet the needs of their team members.

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A Complete Guide to Using Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

Hundred5

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? For example: Two of your employees are in conflict and ask you as the manager to resolve it.

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

The Hire Talent

Emotional Intelligence. While it is difficult to properly convey empathy and manage other peoples’ emotions in online communications, it is not impossible. Luckily, psychology and human resources have plenty of instruments to assess emotional intelligence objectively, just as they do with cognitive intelligence.