What is Emotional Intelligence: Up and Close
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand, recognize and manage your emotions effectively, along with recognizing and influencing the emotions of others. A superpower, as you may call it, EQ encompasses a set of skills such as self-motivation, empathy, interpersonal skills, and controlled responsiveness.
Simply put, an emotionally intelligent person will have answers for ‘Why do I feel that way?’ or ‘What made me behave like that?’ or ‘How can I mend my behavior?’.
How to Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence in an Interview?
If asked to write a recipe for a successful interview, what would you include? Practically, a stellar CV, ability to relate to past experiences, formal fits, demonstration of technical skills, and soft skills. Or maybe a few closer choices, right?
With that said, there’s an important ingredient that you missed – Your Emotional Capability.
Emotional Intelligence (known as EQ or Emotional Quotient) is a key factor that helps a recruiter decide whether you are a good fit for the role.
This article will cover everything you need to know- from tackling emotional intelligence questions in an interview to showcasing emotional Intelligence on the job.