Do You Have the Emotional Intelligence Employers Seek?

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You’re a more-than-qualified professional ready to take on the job market, and although you know the job search can be highly competitive, you believe your experience, online reputation and accomplishments will make you a shoe-in at any organization. There’s just one problem: No one is calling you back

This is an all-too-common story in the job search saga. With an average of 250 resumes received per corporate job opening, it's clear that employers are looking for a little something extra in applicants — and perhaps the key factor you’re missing is emotional intelligence

Job seekers tend to focus only on their professional experience. However, employers are constantly on the lookout for smart people who are not only experts in their fields, but also have the emotional intelligence to become a well-rounded worker and a fit within the company's cultureEmployees with emotional intelligence can instantly take the temperature of the room and adjust to different personalities. These are the people who find it easy to get along with coworkers and who work well as part of integrated teams. Read more...

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