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How To Hire For Emotional Intelligence

Vervoe

When considering the strengths and weaknesses of new talent, there’s a reason why emotional intelligence is high on the list of in-demand soft skills at work. What’s more important in determining career success: cognitive intelligence (IQ) or emotional intelligence (EQ)? What is emotional intelligence?

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How Pre-Employment Assessments Redefined Skill-Based Hiring

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Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) Present real-life work scenarios to assess how candidates would respond. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Assessments Evaluate self-awareness, empathy, and social skills. Useful for roles requiring decision-making, conflict resolution, or customer interaction.

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Gamification in Hiring: Innovative Tools to Assess Skills and Fit

TeamBuilderSearch

Benefits of Gamification in Hiring The advantages of gamifying the hiring process go beyond making it more engaging. It offers numerous benefits to both recruiters and candidates. Enhanced Candidate Engagement Traditional hiring methods like standard testing or lengthy interviews can sometimes feel monotonous.

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3 Data Points to Help You Focus on Quality in Recruiting

Leoforce

The effect of data on hiring quality is twofold: It provides recruiters with helpful screening and pre-interview insights, which allows them to have better talking points and a more efficient approach to discovering each candidate’s qualifications. The candidate had to be in the right place at the right time to see your ad.

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10 Best Talent Assessment Tools in 2025

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Criteria Corp Overview: Criteria is a talent assessment platform focused on cognitive aptitude, personality, and emotional intelligence testing.

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Why Thoughtful Executive Search Matters in a Quick-Fix World

Nexus Search Partners

Here's why: 1) Technology excels at: Processing large volumes of data quickly Initial candidate screening assistance based on quantifiable criteria Managing workflow and communications Identifying potential matches based on historical patterns 2) But technology cannot: Assess cultural fit and values alignment Understand nuanced leadership qualities (..)

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7 Tips for Recruiting Remote Employees

Recruiting Daily

Emotional intelligence and empathy. If the candidate has never held a work-from-home position before, check their resume or cover letter for the above skill-based keywords. Then, develop specific interview questions that evaluate whether a candidate aligns with them. Keep Candidates Engaged With the Process.