Sentences with phrase «predictor of job performance»

Thus, conscientiousness is not only a good predictor of job performance, but it is also a good predictor for the adaptability of individuals in work groups.

In addition, negative entries may well not be a valid predictor of job performance especially since many job applicants have faced a long period of unemployment that may lead to larger debts.

Employers should consider if what a job applicant says online is true, and if true, whether it would be a valid predictor of job performance, or whether it would be employment related at all, as well as non-discriminatory.

One study reported in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that specific sales efficacy tests were a better predictor of job performance than personality tests such as the Big Five.

Furthermore, research has shown that emotional intelligence is the single strongest predictor of job performance overall.

They're more objective, more consistent and better predictors of job performance.

A structured interview takes time to prepare but is one of the best predictors of job performance.

They can also be inaccurate and are not valid predictors of job performance.

Not exact matches

While EQ has been hotly debated over its effectiveness as a predictor of job success (one popular psychologist calls it «overrated»), Travis Bradberry, co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, says «EQ is so critical to success that it accounts for 58 percent of performance in all types of jobs.»

Despite the extensive use of the interview as a selection tool, evidence suggests that it can be a poor predictor of future job performance.

Researchers at Baylor University concluded that employers value honesty and a humble attitude over other personality traits like agreeableness or conscientiousness as predictors of future job performance.

Further research on employees who experienced layoffs that had nothing to do with their performance found that flexibility, a willingness to try new tasks and learn new skills, was the single best predictor of how long people stayed unemployed — especially important with today's over nine million people out of work and six job seekers for every available job.