EQ TEST The Global Emotional Intelligence Test below uses 40 questions which are based on Goleman's four quadrant Emotional Intelligence Competency Model (2002). Short EI quizzes such as this one are meant to be fun, and to give you a guide to which EI areas you are doing well in and those which perhaps you need to focus on for development. Instructions for the test - This is a force-choice psychological test which requires you to choose one statement in each pair of statements that describes you best. For each pair of statements, select the statement that best applies to you. Do not over-analyse the questions, or try to think of “exceptions to the rule”. Be spontaneous and choose the statement that comes closest to the way you are. - Occasionally there will be questions that ask you to make a close call between two choices. This is because the test is trying to distinguish between specific areas. If a question is very close and you can’t decide which statement applies to you best, you can come back to it after you have completed the other questions. - The test usually takes about 10 minutes to complete. At the end of the test, click on the Score Test button, and wait for the EI profile of your scores. If you have answered honestly and accurately, your scores will reflect your capability level within each of the EI quadrants. Thank you! Full name Positions you applied for E-mail Phone number 1. My emotions generally have a strong impact on the way I behave. little or no impact on the way I behave. None 2. I am generally guided by my goals and values. others goals and values. None 3. When I am under pressure, I generally have changed behaviours from normal. behaviours that remain unchanged. None 4. I generally learn most by actively doing activities. from reflecting on past experiences. None 5. I generally have a good sense of humour about myself. take myself seriously. None 6. I present myself with self-assurance and having "presence". with some confidence and cautiousness. None 7. Where there are uncertainties and pressures, I am always decisive and make sound decisions. cautious about making the right decision. None 8. I always voice views that are unpopular and go out on a limb for what is right. most others agree with and support. None 9. I always like to take on new challenges. maintain the status quo. None 10. I generally inspire confidence in others. rely on others confidence. None 11. I generally allow my emotions and moods to impact on my behaviours. keep my disruptive emotions and impulses under control. None 12. When I am under pressure I get easily distracted in other things. I think clearly and stay focused None 13. I generally do as I say I will do. do only what I have to do. None 14. Trust by others is automatically given to me. is built through reliability and authenticity. None 15. I am always flexible in how I see events. able to see events for what they are. None 16. During changing situations, I always work hard to try and keep up with the demands. smoothly handle multiple demands and shifting priorities. None 17. I always set myself challenging goals. complete the goals that are set for me. None 18. When obstacles and setbacks occur in pursuing my goals, I always readjust the goals and/or expectations. persist in seeking the goals despite what has happened. None 19. Generally, I pursue goals beyond what is required or expected of me. pursue goals only as far as is required of me. None 20. When I Identify opportunities, I am always uncertain about whether to pursue the opportunity. proactive in pursuing the opportunity. None 21. Group differences are always causing difficulties and unrest. understood and valued. None 22. When I see bias and intolerance I always challenge the initiating people. turn a blind eye and ignore it. None 23. I always help out based on the tasks others need help with. understanding others needs and feelings. None 24. I always listen to the important words being said. listen well and am attentive to emotional cues. None 25. Others perspectives are always understood and sensitivity shown. clouding the issues and getting us off track. None 26. I always find social networks in the organisation get in the way of delivering performance. help create better decision networks. None 27. I always use informal key power relationships to get what I need. formal decision networks to get what I need. None 28. I always give customers what they ask for. understand customers needs and match products/services. None 29. I always act as a trusted advisor to the customer. tell the customer what they want to hear. None 30. Increasing customers satisfaction and loyalty is always part of the way I work is not important in achieving the sale. None 31. The vision and mission are always given to staff so they know where we are going. used to inspire groups and individuals. None 32. I always let people know of the behaviours expected. model the behaviours expected of others. None 33. I always give assignments to people who can get the job done and do it well. will grow and develop as a result of the challenge. None 34. Winning people over is something that I find difficult to do. I am very good at. None 35. I always communicate in a way that everyone understands what I am saying. that seeks mutual understanding and full information sharing. None 36. I always go along with the changes being driven by others. recognise the need for changes and remove barriers. None 37. I always handle difficult people in a straight forward and direct manner. with diplomacy and tact. None 38. I always seek out relationships that are mutually beneficial. will help me achieve my end goal. None 39. I generally have a stronger focus on tasks rather than relationships balanced focus on tasks and relationships. None 40. When I work with teams, I always make it clear what I expect members to do. draw all members into enthusiastic participation. None Time's up
