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If you're having a job interview in a restaurant, think twice before reaching for the salt and pepper to season your dish.Photography HandmadePictures / Getty Images©
At a job interview, every detail counts. Some interviews now take place in less formal settings, such as a café or restaurant. If this happens, you may want to think twice before reaching for the salt and pepper to season your dish....
Some recruiters are quite imaginative when it comes to testing the emotional intelligence of job applicants. A few years ago, a former Australian CEO revealed his method for deciding between two equally qualified candidates. Dubbed the “coffee cup test,” the technique involved serving a cup of coffee at the start of a job interview, then observing the person's reaction at the end. Will they ask where they can put their dirty cup? Or, on the contrary, forget about it altogether and leave it where it is? Unsurprisingly, the first scenario is more likely to work in the candidate's favor than the second. According to the Australian entrepreneur, showing willingness to clear up your mug demonstrates initiative and team spirit, as well as a strong ability to adapt quickly to the company culture.
Another similar-minded recruitment test has been making the rounds on social networks over the past few months. Initially suspected of being an urban myth, it has nevertheless been reported by several managers and employers claiming to put it into practice, notably in the United States. This time, the test doesn't involve a cup, but salt and pepper shakers. The idea is to analyze whether the candidate will taste their dish before adding salt or pepper. In doing so, the recruiter assesses the candidate's ability to make a decision based on how they behave. In other words, this 'test' allows recruiters to determine whether the candidate is the type to observe and think before acting, or whether, on the contrary, they will rush into action impulsively, following their instincts (or their assumptions) without taking the trouble to analyze the situation beforehand.
Another similar-minded recruitment test has been making the rounds on social networks over the past few months. Initially suspected of being an urban myth, it has nevertheless been reported by several managers and employers claiming to put it into practice, notably in the United States. This time, the test doesn't involve a cup, but salt and pepper shakers. The idea is to analyze whether the candidate will taste their dish before adding salt or pepper. In doing so, the recruiter assesses the candidate's ability to make a decision based on how they behave. In other words, this 'test' allows recruiters to determine whether the candidate is the type to observe and think before acting, or whether, on the contrary, they will rush into action impulsively, following their instincts (or their assumptions) without taking the trouble to analyze the situation beforehand.
While these tests (which have not been approved by any kind of HR certification) may seem a little far-fetched and remain relatively rare in practice, they nonetheless reflect a very real trend in corporate culture with the rise of what are commonly known as soft skills. These qualities include emotional intelligence and team spirit, and are increasingly valued by recruiters and managers alike. A recent survey carried out by the LinkedIn social network showed that employees who know how to demonstrate these skills get promoted more quickly (+8%) than their colleagues who focus more on their hard skills, ie, the technical and practical skills they need to fulfill the tasks associated with their position. But not all soft skills are equal: again according to the LinkedIn study, organizational skills, teamwork, problem-solving (+11%) and leadership (+10%) are the most effective aptitudes for getting promoted more quickly.
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