Daniel Goleman popularized the concept of Emotional Intelligence by his book “Emotional Intelligence”. What distinguishes human beings from animals is that we are supposed to be aware of our emotions and control them according to our needs as well as the needs of those with whom we interact. A person who can do this will be successful professionally and in personal life.
Definition of Emotional Intelligence
The capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships. Emotional intelligence describes abilities distinct from, but complementary to, academic intelligence.” - Daniel Goleman (1998)
Research shows that IQ can help you to be successful to the extent of 20 percent only in life. The rest of 80 percent success depends on your EQ. This is because IQ helps in getting an entry into a job, but continued success depends on how well the employee networks and displays networking skills and social relationship skills as these have a direct bearing on leadership styles.
Significance of Emotional Intelligence in an interview
All the candidates who appear for an interview have almost similar IQ as all of them have similar educational background and has passed the aptitude tests which basically measure IQ. Interview is a time to distinguish between those with high EQ and those who do not have that. Smooth working in teams in companies requires the employees to be able to understand their own emotions and control them and also understand others’ emotions and relate to others in a compatible manner. You will have to provide examples to show your high emotional quotient as there will not be any tests to showcase that. Learn all about emotional intelligence and have your examples ready.
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Congratulations to all those who are selected and all the best for those yet to be selected. Please keep reading the blog as interviews are there all the time - in companies for various projects and for job changes later. Reading this will improve you all a bit.
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