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How to Evaluate Emotional Intelligence in an Interview

Some people believe that EIQ is more important than IQ. A person’s emotional-intelligence quotient is a measure of his or her ability to identify and manage emotions. Not only can a savvy person govern his or her own emotions, but he or she can easily handle the emotions of others, as well. Emotionally intelligent individuals can use their abilities to think, solve problems, motivate, and calm or cheer up themselves and

or tests aren’t culturally biased. For example: – Lack of eye contact may mean respect in another culture instead of fear or awkwardness. – Body language may also be culturally based rather than due to emotional intelligence.

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