Employers in every industry – even tech – say they’re now hiring for emotional intelligence. But what exactly is emotional intelligence? Why exactly is it so crucial? And perhaps most importantly, how do you hire for it? Today we’ll take a look at the issue and provide tips for finding finance candidates that have the right mix of hard and soft skills. What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a term created by Peter Salovey and John Mayer and popularized by Daniel Goleman in his 1996 book of the same name. EQ is the ability to recognize, understand and
