EQ and IQ in hiring
I understand and support the data that most problems and dismissals in the workplace are caused by soft skill or EQ issues. However, perhaps that is because the technical or hard skills are a given, something like compensation. I have also seen research that shows that cognitive ability tests are the best indicators of job success. However, because of the adverse impact, they are not often used. How do you integrate these two ideas?
Scenario based interviewing has always been a great way to interview. When working with large group hiring team projects that candidates can work on together with evaluators for each activity are great. Also scenario based questionduring the interview must be included or you are just assessing the hard skills whichn in many cases you already know from the resume. Traditional university housing programs typaically do a great job with scenario based and team work based hiring which really does assess the soft skills very well.
