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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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The Top 7 Leadership Assessment Tests

Hacker Earth

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Assessments EQ is one of the most critical skills for leaders in any field. Real-life application: In remote-first tech organizations, EQ assessments help identify leaders who can maintain team cohesion and morale despite physical distance.

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The Importance of Assessing Interpersonal Skills in Recruitment

Hacker Earth

Cultural fit assessments Cultural fit ensures that candidates align with the organization’s values and work style without sacrificing diversity. Personality assessments: Use tools like Myers-Briggs or DISC to evaluate traits that complement the team’s dynamics.

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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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Psychometric Testing vs Job Simulations

Vervoe

The list of these tests is long: Myers-Briggs, DISC, the Winslow Personality Test, NEO, the Color Code, Birkman, HEXACO, the Enneagram, and many others. The danger of these is not necessarily in the applications themselves, but in how they are interpreted.

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Which Personality Tests Are Best for Corporate Candidates?

Contract Recruiter

Are Personality Tests Legal? If you’re familiar with laws relating to hiring, you may wonder if a personality assessment is legal. Truthfully, personality assessments are related to the ability to perform in a job. Are Personality Tests Common? Is that the case with personality assessments?