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Hiring with a Focus on Emotional Intelligence

Gina Abudi

Abudi Consulting Group has been working with an increasing number of our clients to focus their hiring practices on emotional intelligence. Research has shown that emotional intelligence (EQ) is necessary for organizations who focus on consensus building, relationship building and collaboration to achieve goals.

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The Downsides of Being Very Emotionally Intelligent

Harvard Business

The main reason for this is Gemma’s high emotional intelligence (EQ), which explains all of the qualities described above. If you agree, you are not alone: Most people would find Gemma’s personality a great asset, and not just in a work context.

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How to Be a Rising Star at Google

CaseInterview.com

The idea was to figure out what’s working, and to use that insight to modify their recruiting and professional development efforts. They created a data set with every employee's recruiting assessment, performance reviews, and promotions history. All of the other “soft skills” were based around emotional intelligence (EQ).

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The Impact of AI on the Management Consulting Industry

Tom Spencer

The AI age will change a few of the fundamentals of the management consulting industry all the way down to the recruitment level. Applicants with backgrounds in data science will have a key advantage over other recruits.

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Consulting Networking: 6 Best Practice Guidelines

Tom Spencer

One of the more memorable parts of the consulting recruiting process was witnessing people attempting to network with consulting firms. What can inspire a more productive conversation with a consultant or recruiter is helping them understand how you might be an asset to the firm. Referral to a recruiter.

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Tom Spencer

When I was recruiting, my most memorable interaction with a mentor was when he referred me to other people he knew in his network. Recruiting is tough, regardless of profession or industry. Emotional intelligence > cognitive intelligence. Empower and motivate your mentees.

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Brews, News and Booz & Company: Interview and Culture Insights

Management Consulted

He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space. After 2 years, he recruited 2 friends from Chicago and formed the Business Research and Development Company with $500 borrowed from the bank. BOOZ & COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Intellectual integrity.