Employers may need to focus first on E.Q., not I.Q. Since E.Q. largely shapes job success, effective interviews determine a candidate’s skills in this area, argues Christina Bielaszka-DuVernay, editor of Harvard Management Update. She identifies three critical aspects of EQ that managers should assess. These include the candidates’ self-awareness and self-regulation; his ability to read how actions impact colleagues; and his ability to learn from mistakes. The article details these areas and offers specific interview questions that can gage these skills. READ MORE »
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