Summary

* Brand new title in Kogan Page's hugely successful Testing series* From the author of the best-selling How to Pass Numeracy Tests* Enables readers to assess their own EQ and learn how it can be increased* Looks at self awareness and intrapersonal skills"" now recognized as essential to career successIt takes more than a high Intelligence Quotient (IQ) to be successful. A high Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ) is now recognized as equally important. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a group of interconnected core skills: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills. It is for that reason that many employers recognize the importance of EI, and increasingly recruiters seek evidence of it during the selection process through an EQ test. EI has also become a regular item on management development/training programs. This book will provide readers with an understanding of EI, together with tools for testing their own emotional competence and guidance on how to improve their performance. It is essential reading for anyone who faces an assessment of their EQ or those who want to maximize their effectiveness and improve their chances of career success.