Why Emotional Intelligence Outweighs Technical Skills - People Friday with Lauren Rutledge

Often technical folks rely on the data and facts and algorithms and technical skill-sets to further them in their career. Lauren Rutledge coaches her candidates that being able to show some emotional intelligence will never have to worry about a job. She sees many hiring managers that would much rather have mid-level skill set with great communication and attitude than a more experienced candidate that doesn't play well with others.

Lauren Rutledge is a hungry, career minded professional that is motivated to grow herself & her team. Staffing Technology professionals has become a passion of hers and she appreciates the opportunity to work with some really great people everyday!

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/lauren-rutledge-people/

• Have a deeper relationship with the people you work with besides just the work
• Relate to people as people instead of a computer
• Soft skills are more important than technical skills
• Be responsible for your job search
• Do your homework on the organization and company before you go into an interview
• Do some breathing exercises when you're stressed before an interview

• RHT.com
• Robert Half on YouTube

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