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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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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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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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The guide for pre-employment assessments

Devskiller

The advent of advanced psychological and cognitive science research has significantly enriched the domain of pre-employment assessments. Technological advancements have played a pivotal role in this transformation, enabling the creation of more nuanced and adaptive assessments.

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Which Personality Tests Are Best for Corporate Candidates?

Contract Recruiter

Culture fit and a personality that works with your company are much more critical – and impossible to train. Thus, while a traditional interview process that includes skills assessments may be part of your corporate interview strategy, personality tests are a potent tool in your arsenal. Are Personality Tests Legal?

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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.

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

Hundred5

TL;DR – Key Takeaways A personality test evaluates and measures different personality attributes such as character, behavior, emotions, and thoughts. As a pre-employment tool, a personality assessment can help identify candidates with a positive demeanor.