Why Having High Emotional Intelligence Improves Your Life

Emotional intelligence is a human barometer. It’s defined as the real-time management and judgment of your immediate emotions, feelings and mood. How you display this towards yourself and others on a daily basis, is the measurement.

It’s your immediate actions and reactions, on how you’re able to make decisions on the spot, while navigating through your life and workplace.

What’s focused on lately is the level of accomplished emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient, and how it translates into the work environment.

For instance, if there’s ever a time …

Why Having Strong People Skills Is Vital When Getting Hired

appearing-confidentApplying for jobs, going through the interview process, not getting hired can be a humbling fail. Some will take it personally. What having “soft skills” in today’s competitive job market, can do is give an applicant the edge over others. Soft skills are defined as having personal qualities, such as grace, attitude, and compatibility.

Often, there are times when employers believe that they’re better off to hire someone who’s less qualified, but possesses stronger social skills, over those who may be more suited, but comes across as aloof. These are …

The Most Costly Expense Is Hiring Employees So Hire Wisely

the hiring processIt’s well known that the biggest expense for any company, which can rapidly drain out profits, is the recruitment, hiring, and the training of employees. What’s not known, the gray area which exists is if they’ll work out long-term, or not, this once you’ve placed all of your resources into training them.

The greatest expense is realizing that the employee isn’t going to stick around. They either quit or you’re forced to release them for being substandard. Then the cost and the time to hire and train a replacement is …

Why A Positive Attitude Determines How Far You Get In Life

having a good positive attitudeA positive attitude absolutely shines. The way that you manage your attitude is one of the key components of how far you shift in life and business. This mindset, however, is so strong that no one else but you can alter or mend it, so it’s strictly up to you.

This adage can also become an extremely powerful reminder that you can place in front of others, those who may need an attitude adjustment. There are ways on how we can all develop a better attitude on a daily basis, …

Refining Your Interview Skills Will Secure That Dream Job

how you can be hired for that dream jobYou have a well crafted shiny new resume, polished shoes and a sparkling deposition and outlook on life. You’re up to date on your job search skills and are also aware of what’s relevant in your chosen occupation.

As a result, you’ve successfully secured that dream Job Interview, that necessary step towards getting hired for that perfect job. But what can you do so that you’ll make enough of an impact to stand out from the crowd, like a shining star, ahead of the other candidates. What will make …