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Emotional intelligence and perceived employability for internship curriculum
1Department of Journalism, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080, USA.
Psychological Reports
|January 16, 2004
Summary
High emotional intelligence (EI) in college students correlates with better perceived employability. Interns with higher EI were more likely to be considered for jobs by their internship hosts, suggesting EI
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Business
- Education
Background:
- Employability is a key concern for college students.
- Emotional intelligence (EI) encompasses motivation, social, and communication skills.
- Internships provide a practical environment to assess job readiness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between emotional intelligence and perceived entry-level employability.
- To determine if specific EI dimensions predict host employer consideration for employment.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 77 college students (juniors/seniors) in a communications internship.
- Collected feedback from internship hosts regarding candidate employability.
- Used Chi-squared analysis to test the hypothesis linking EI scores to hiring recommendations.
Main Results:
- Emotional intelligence dimensions, including motivation and social/communication skills, were significantly associated with perceived employability.
- Interns scoring higher on EI were more likely to be recommended for employment by hosts.
- The hypothesis was supported, indicating a positive relationship between EI and hiring potential.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence is a critical factor in perceived entry-level employability for college students.
- Findings suggest that developing EI can enhance students' job prospects.
- Further research and curriculum development focusing on EI in internships are recommended.