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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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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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How will the Future of AI Impact Your Job as a Recruiter

Recruiting Blogs

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a science fiction storyline, but a concrete reality that is revolutionizing countless businesses across many industries. The staffing and recruiting field is no exception. According to a survey of 500 staffing and recruiting firms , only 32% said they send candidates emails on a regular basis.

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You Hate Personality Tests, But Do They Work?

Staffing Talk

This is what personality testing is like. The use of personality assessments in the workplace is as divisive an issue as they come. This week I talked with a dozen or so staffing business bigwigs who have used personality assessments for hiring their own staff, candidates for clients, and sometimes both.

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Your Guide to Hiring Million Dollar Talent

The Hire Talent

Some of the most common reasons companies seek external search agencies — staffing or search partners — is they don’t have the resources to execute a new search campaign themselves. Emotional intelligence (EQ) includes the ability to read other people as well as to react appropriately to various work situations.

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