Take This Emotional Intelligence Test!

1. You receive some difficult business news, what do you do?

I may frown briefly but then put on my positive front and start working with others to find a solution.

I start to look for a solution but I can't help dwelling on the difficult news.

I'm going to need time to get over my disappointment. I'll work on a solution tomorrow.

2. Someone has made a major mistake which is going to have a big impact on your work. What do you do?

I may be angry, but I'm going to appear cool, calm and collected.

I let off some steam by having a rant to someone else.

I give that mistake-maker a piece of my mind, they need to know that they've messed up big-time.

I firmly let them know that this is not ok, but I make an effort to soften the blow.

3. When you're feeling stressed out, what do you do?

I tell people around me how stressed I am.

I get a bit flustered and people can probably tell.

I get quite overwhelmed and struggle to manage the situation/my heavy workload.

I try to focus and work on one thing at a time to help reduce my stress.

I use my downtime to de-stress.

4. In an exciting discussion/meeting with others, what do you do?

I'm quite loud so I'm going to make sure I get my opinion across.

I'm going to listen to what people have to say, but wait patiently to give my input.

I usually have strong opinions, so I'm going to speak up and try to make sure things go my way.

When there's lots of people talking, I prefer to take a back seat and just listen.

5. When making an important decision, what do you do?

I trust my gut instinct.

I get direction from other people.

I tend to go with the easiest option.

6. When meeting new people, what do you do?

I can talk to anyone so I make friends quickly and easily.

I can get along with others, but they won't be considered friends for a while.

I find it difficult to meet and talk to new people.

I do my best to avoid meeting new people and I am not very good at making friends.

7. One of your friends is upset, what do you do?

I give them some space to work through their emotions.

I listen to their problem and offer support.

I try to take their mind off what's upsetting them.

8. You're working with someone new and you're unsure if you like them. What do you do?

I accept that we're never going to see eye-to-eye and only work with them when I have to.

I make an additional effort to get to know them and to develop a better relationship.

I know I don't like them, so I'm going to make that known to others in my team.

I'm going to act as if I like them so that we can try to work well together.

9. Your colleague is having a hard time at work. What do you do?

I really empathise with them and understand what they are going through.

I help them by pointing out that things could be a lot worse.

I think they need to get over it, be professional and get on with their job.

10. When I'm feeling upset, I know exactly what the cause of my sadness is.

True

Sometimes

False