The article linked below informs of a growing trend in what recruiters look for when hiring employees. Now more than ever, skills such as emotional intelligence are valued above iq even in jobs that require a technical skill set. Hiring managers look at a variety of instances where responsibilities would be managed better with emotional intelligence rather than just smarts alone to prove the case.
These scenarios include handling high pressure situations, cooperating with others, being a good listener, being open to feedback, being more empathetic, making more thoughtful decisions, and overall being a better leader. These traits seem to sum up the optimal employee in a way that pure smarts just doesn’t. The message of the article is important for both employers and the average person who is looking for work because it can help to know what skills are marketable for professional development purposes and also can help a company reach higher production to know what qualities to look for in an employee.
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