EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Hiring is a daunting task and should be taken with the gravity it deserves. It is an important decision that could have an impact on the success of an organization since it is about getting the right team players to take the organization to the next level. Research conducted has it that optimal job performance is not only dependent on technical ability and Intelligence Quotient but also emotional intelligence (Bushuyev et al., 2016).
Emotional intelligence fosters a conducive working environment for the staff as people possessing high emotional intelligence easily get along with others and are great team players. This promotes cohesion among the staff and leads to overall job satisfaction. Regardless of the position one holds, stress is a constant factor to all. While some may be negatively affected by stress, emotionally intelligent personnel often find a way to work through tough conditions, maintain their cool, and think rationally. This ability makes emotionally intelligent staff a gem to the organization. Such factors necessitate an emotional intelligence test when recruiting, and the results of the test should be considered when making a hiring decision. In order to attain the intentions of selecting an all-rounded individual, the type of test and mode of administration is important.
Self- reporting tests such as the one provided are the most common. However, self-reporting tests are not ideal for identifying suitable candidates (Ackley, 2016). If the test is significant, candidates are likely to fill in the right answer in place of their actual character if they feel their attributes may limit them from getting the job. I would advocate for the behavioral questioning approach in different scenarios. This is a more practical approach as it puts the candidate’s ability to test using real-life situations. Also, trick questions could be used with the intention of identifying one’s awareness of their strengths and weaknesses.
References
Ackley, D. (2016). Emotional Intelligence: A practical review of models, measures, and applications. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 68(4), 269.
Bushuyev, S. D., Bushuiev, D. A., Rusan, N., & Kozyr, B. Y. (2019). The space of competencies and emotional intelligence in innovation projects.