Want to hire People with High Emotional Intelligence ?Look for these 5 signs.
Smart employers recognize the value of emotional intelligence in the workplace.Emotionally intelligent employees are invaluable because they help build chemistry. Great chemistry leads to great teams. And great teams do great work.
But as an employer, how can you identify emotional intelligence when you see it?
Look for these 5 things:
1. Look for "learn-it-alls." Not "know-it-alls."
As an employer, you want to see candidates who are confident in their skills. But you also want people who aren't full of themselves and are willing to learn from others.Yes, look for a candidate who communicates what they do well. But also look for those who share what they've learned from mentors and colleagues, who give others credit for helping them to become the person they are today.
2. Look for people who work on themselves.
People who are in constant beta mode knows they have to constantly update their skills to keep up with the changing times and to do so takes intense self-reflection, critical thinking, and the ability to accept negative feedback--qualities that take years to develop.
3. Look for people who embrace the rule of awkward silence.
Trying to answer a difficult question without thinking it through.In contrast, look for applicants who embrace the rule of awkward silence. They aren't afraid to pause a few seconds, even if slightly uncomfortable--because it means getting their emotions under control to give a more thoughtful answer.
4. Look for relationship builders.
You might speak with hundreds of candidates in the course of a job search. If the qualifications and experience are comparable, how can you tell who stands out?
Maybe they write a handwritten note after the interview. Maybe they mention something they liked about the company ... or even a question they wish they had answered differently.
Candidates who do this early on show they know how to use the power of emotion to build connection. And that's a sign of great relationship-management skills.
5. Look for great questions.
Remember that a good job interview should be a two-way street: for the potential benefit of the company, and also a chance for the candidate to determine if the company is the right match for them.
So, look for applicants who use thoughtful questions to gather information about your company and its culture. They might ask what their first days on the job would look like. They might ask about company values, and show how these align with their own. They may even ask about the challenges at work.
By asking difficult questions, these job seekers show they aren't just going through the motions--they've given thought to the process. And that type of preparation and careful thought helps keep emotions in balance.