EQ test: find out your emotional quotient!
> What is it?
The emotional quotient, theorized recently - in 1995 - by an American psychologist, Daniel Goleman, evaluates the ability of an individual to put into practice a form of intelligence based on emotions. The research carried out by this psychologist shows that professional success is determined by non-technical skills, linked to factors such as adaptability, empathy, resourcefulness, self-esteem, social freedom ... some individuals with a high IQ are not successful in life, while others, less gifted by this point of view, they manage to assert themselves easily by making intelligent use of their emotional abilities.
EQ can be perfected at all ages and can be developed without limits, through very simple exercises, as opposed to the IQ, which stops evolving at the end of adolescence. These two forms of intelligence are by no means incompatible, indeed, they complement each other.
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> What is it for?
Emotional intelligence is paramount. Companies now use more and more QE tests during hiring interviews. To improve the performance of a company, especially from a competitive perspective, it is essential that its employees make use of these personal and social qualities. Thus, testing the emotional qualities of a candidate allows to know an additional side of his personality and, with the same technical and intellectual skills, to be able to choose the right candidate.
> What does it reveal?
The EQ test reveals the candidate's ability to concentrate and control emotions, and also analyzes his or her ability to manage relationships with others. It gives an idea of his level of empathy.
> How does it work?
The Bar-On, popularized by the American psychologist Ruben Bar-On, is one of the best known and most used tests today. Scientifically recognized, this QE test, often used in the United States since 1995, but only arrived in Italy a few years ago. However, it is now increasingly used by large companies for job interviews.
The test consists of more than a hundred questions concerning life in general, and which are divided into five scales that collect fifteen different areas; for each field, the candidate must be on a scale of 1 to 5. The computer processes all the answers, analyzes the results and compares them with each other.
For example, to the statement: "I prefer to work alone or in a group", if you answer "I prefer to work alone", it will be suspected that you have a "weak emotional intelligence and your level of conviviality will be considered low. The test results they must be considered in relation to the proposed work.
On the internet you can find tests designed by psychologists, to be done online. They allow you to get to know you better to effectively leverage your personal and social skills.
Of course, these tests will only give reliable results if you answer with all sincerity. In this case you will learn a little more about your personality!
