Last updated on Jul 2, 2024

Here's how you can navigate conflicts during the recruiting process with emotional intelligence.

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Navigating conflicts during the recruiting process requires not just a keen understanding of required skills and experience, but also a high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ). EQ is the ability to perceive, evaluate, and respond to your own emotions and the emotions of others. In recruiting, this means being able to handle disagreements and tensions with candidates or hiring managers in a way that maintains professionalism and leads to the best hiring decisions. Whether it's a salary negotiation gone awry or differing opinions on a candidate's suitability, using EQ can help you steer these situations to a positive outcome.