The smart new way to get hired : use emotional intelligence and land the right job / Lisa Caldas Kappesser ; with a foreword by Steven J. Stein, Ph.D., author of Emotional intelligence for dummies and coauthor of The EQ edge : emotional intelligence and your success.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kappesser, Lisa Caldas, 1961- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Job hunting--Psychological aspects.

Job hunting.

Career development--Psychological aspects.

Career development.

Emotional intelligence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : JIST Works, [2010]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) has been found to be a better predictor of success than IQ. This book explains how to identify and grow your EQ to make good career choices, find the best job, and get the best offer.

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; Part I; Chapter 1: Emotional Intelligence: Understand Your Job Search Advantage; Chapter 2: EQ Building Blocks: Connect Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors; Part II: Applying Emotional Intelligence Skills for Job Search Success; Chapter 3: Self-Awareness: Know Who You Are for a True Job Search Edge; Chapter 4: Self-Management: Find Focus and Maintain Motivation; Chapter 5: Social Awareness: Empathize with Employers and Make the Most of Opportunities; Chapter 6: Social Skills: Communicate and Collaborate to Succeed in the Job Search

Part III: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence to Achieve Your Career GoalsChapter 7: EQ Answers to Interview Questions: Impress Employers and Get the Job; Chapter 8: Job Search Obstacles: Overcome Them with EQ; Chapter 9: EQ and Your New Job: Use It or Lose It; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-283-24595-7

9786613245953

1-4571-1442-9

1-59357-760-5

OCLC:

755415775