Intuitive Interviewing- Part 1

Intuitive Interviewing

 

Definition of Intuition – synonyms  

• The act or faculty of knowing or sensing without the use of rational processes; immediate cognition. See synonyms at reason.
• Knowledge gained by the use of this faculty; a perceptive insight.

1. A sense of something not evident or deducible; an impression.

 Britannica Concise Encyclopedia

 In philosophy, the power of obtaining knowledge that is not or cannot be acquired either by inference or observation. As such, intuition is thought of as an original, independent source of knowledge, since it is designed to account for just those kinds of knowledge that other sources do not provide. Knowledge of some necessary truths and basic moral principles is sometimes explained in this way. A technical sense of intuition, deriving from Immanuel Kant, refers to immediate acquaintance with individual entities; intuition (Anschauung) in this sense may be empirical (e.g., consciousness of sense-data) or pure (e.g., consciousness of space and time a priori as forms of all empirical intuitions). As conceived by Benedict de Spinoza and Henri Bergson, intuition is taken to be concrete knowledge of the world as an interconnected whole, as contrasted with the piecemeal, “abstract” knowledge obtained by science and observation.

 

1. Philosophy Dictionary Oxford

Immediate awareness, either of the truth of some proposition, or of an object of apprehension such as a concept. Awareness of the passage of time, or of the ineffable nature of God, have equally been claimed as intuitions. The notion is frequently regarded with suspicion, as simply labeling the place where the philosophical understanding of the source of our knowledge stops. In the philosophy of Kant intuition (Anschauung) has an empirical form, covering the sensible apprehension of things, and as pure intuition it is that which structures sensation into the experience of things in space and time.

 

Developing/Training your intuition

 

Recognizing, Trusting, and Taking Action on Your Intuition

(by Orin and DaBen)

We are putting our energy into assisting you in developing your intuition and inner knowingness as an important step for your spiritual growth, becoming your higher self and living as your soul. We wanted to offer you a short message, some written information, and an online guided journey to encourage and assist you in paying attention to your intuition.

What is Intuition?
Intuition is knowing without words, sensing the truth without explanations. It operates beyond time and space and is a link to your higher self. Intuition knows that past, present, and future are simultaneous, and can see the whole of any event. It often speaks to you as the playful child that would lure you away from a harder path to a more joyful one. Your intuition is always leading you toward aliveness and joy, and out of stuck places. Your intuitive mind synthesizes information in a flash, giving you answers to problems and decisions. It shows you the most effective steps to take to achieve your goals and dreams.

Often intuition comes to you as fleeting feelings, thoughts, or sensations that you barely notice until later, when you look back and think, “Yes, I had a feeling to do this, or not to do that.” You can make these intuitive feelings more visible, so that you notice them and can act upon them. You can learn to distinguish between the quiet voice of your intuition that is showing you a good choice or direction, versus the often louder voice of your fears and doubts that want to stop you from doing new things and taking risks.

You are already Intuitive
You are already intuitive, and are probably receiving intuitive guidance in many ways. Your body may be speaking to you, giving you hints of the healthy and healing foods it would like to eat. Your emotions may be speaking to you, telling you to follow your heart, take a risk, and do something you love in some area of your life. Your mind may be speaking to you, bringing you intuitive messages and dropping new ideas into your head. Your spiritual intuition may be guiding you to explore new inner places and to try out new spiritual practices.

Why follow your Intuition?
Your intuition guides you to do new things, to be in the flow, to experience more grace and ease, to follow your heart, and guides you to be in the right place at the right time. It is the voice of your soul and higher self communicating with you to show you how to follow your higher path and to live your higher purpose.

Following your intuition leads you to taking good care of yourself, your health, and your emotions, and to having improved relationships with people. It can make your career, creative endeavors, and work life better, more enjoyable, and even effortless. Following your intuition can increase the flow of money and prosperity in your life, for as your internal guide and teacher, it is always showing you what to do to increase the flow of energy. Money is one symbol of energy flow in your life, and as you act upon your intuitive guidance, you can experience more aliveness and flow in all areas.

When you follow your intuition, you have more energy moving through you – you are in the flow, you feel alive! When you don’t follow your intuition, life can become a struggle, like swimming against the tide. You can train your intellect to listen to your intuitive knowingness, and learn not to ignore, discount, or contradict the intuitive feelings you are getting. You can trust your own inner knowingness, and make yourself the authority of what is right for you.

What is your Intuition telling you now?
Think of these areas of your life and ask yourself, “Is there some intuition I have, some feeling of something I need to do, or stop doing?” If there is, let that become more visible to you now, or in the following few days, to show you how to be on a higher path in these areas:
          My body, health, and physical well-being
          My career, job, and daily activities
          My relationships with my family, friends, co-workers, and others
          My relationship to money, prosperity, financial independence
          Spiritual Growth – what is next for me?

As you review each area, notice if one stands out for you. Ask yourself if there is something you are getting a feeling to do differently, or to change. Have the intention for your inner guidance to become clearer to you, so that you can recognize what it is showing you. The only action you need to take right now, if you are not sure what to do, is to ask that your intuition become stronger and clearer so you can take action on it.

Orin: I am teaching a course on the seven qualities of Divine Will. The Will to Harmonize is the Will that awakens intuition. You can work with this quality of will through the practices I have written.

Practice to Strengthen Intuition
Think of these areas of your life and ask, “Is there some intuition I have, some feeling of something I need to do, or stop doing?” If so, let that become more visible to you now, or later, to show you a higher path in these areas:
• My body, health, and physical well-being
• My career, job, and daily activities
• My relationships with my family, friends, and others
• My relationship to money, financial independence
• Spiritual Growth – what is next for me?
As you review each area, notice if one stands out for you. Ask yourself if there is something you are getting a feeling to do differently, or to change. Have the intention for your inner guidance to become clearer to you, so that you can recognize what it is showing you. The only action you need to take right now, if you are not sure what to do, is to ask your Divine Self to reveal to you your next steps in these areas.

How to WOW Candidates…

Wow! Where Do I Sign? …Impressing potential employees.

 

It’s nothing new to hear that competition for talent is tough. Attracting the right people is undeniably important. So how do you get it right just out of the gates? Wowing and wooing potential employees doesn’t have to involve a lot of splashy gimmicks, but rather a lot of listening, thoughtful planning, and salesmanship.

 

The thoughtful planning should happen both before and after the interview. Thinking of the interview as an invitation helps color the entire process with courtesy. Besides reviewing in advance what you want to learn from candidates as well as what they will need to learn from you, take steps to make candidates feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. Arrange for any reasonable accommodations that they request, and reimburse all travel and meal costs. For out of town candidates, small details such as timing a break between flight arrival and the interview to allow the candidate to refresh or eat a meal are generally appreciated.

 

If the candidate arrives the evening before the interview, arrange to have a company welcome pack at the front desk upon check in. Besides company propaganda, this could include information on your community that is available from your local Chamber of Commerce or Visitors’ Center. If the spouse is traveling with the candidate, include his or her name on the packet and include information on local attractions, housing and job information, a list of recruiters in the area, as well as a list of Web sites that can direct the candidate and his or her family to even more information about the area.

 

Enough time should be scheduled with each candidate to allow for a relaxed, unhurried interview. The first impression of the office environment is as important as the initial impression you make on the candidate as the potential employer. When the candidate arrives, take him or her to a comfortable room where he or she can sit and read prior to the meeting. And make sure you’re on time. Being late is impolite and reflects poorly on the company.

 

The interview should, ideally, be a structured but relaxed conversation, not an overly formal review of the candidate’s resume or an intimidating question-and-answer session. Try to be mindful of talking too much. Let the candidate do most of the talking and pay attention. Preparing professionally and having a conversation with the candidate establishes rapport and increases the chances that he or she will respond honestly. The importance of this cannot be over-emphasized because at this point you need to discover what really matters to the candidate. This means including the candidate’s personal life (read: family and lifestyle) in the hiring process.

 

Being familiar with the candidate’s background, experience, and career aspirations all help you understand his or her vision so you can “show and sell” how your opportunity can help achieve those goals. Likewise, uncover the candidate’s motivations – is it mostly money, or what about quality of life? Do you offer childcare on site? Gym corporate discounts? Pension? Flexible scheduling? Do you live in an area with great beaches, hiking trails or other enticing natural features? Play up every attraction – every angle – you have, and let the candidate know that you recognize that there’s life away from work. This could tip very even scales your direction when a hot prospect is comparing your offer versus another.

 

Close the interview by explaining what happens next in the hiring process and thank the candidate for his or her time. Timeliness is especially critical now as delaying offers generally costs employers the most in-demand candidates. The top 10% will be gone after the first week, so minimize inefficiencies and approval delays. If there is an unavoidable delay, however, have the hiring manager call the candidates to let them know where things are in the process, and provide a date when they can expect to know an outcome.

Reviewing your Recruiting Process

Have you ever wondered about your candidates’ experiences when applying for a position with your company? Even if your business is in the minority of organizations that isn’t strongly affected by the tight labor market, gauging the effectiveness of your recruitment process is a smart business practice that affects your employer brand for better or worse.

 

One of the first steps in reviewing your recruiting process is to consider your job descriptions. Are they accurate? Compelling? Lacking in detail? It’s in everyone’s best interest for the applicants to be fully aware about the specifics of the job, including the physical requirements, type of workplace, relocation considerations, opportunities for advancement, and salary range so that applicants can self-screen and make decisions on that basis. The beauty of using the web to recruit is that you are not limited by space to describe your opening.

 

Job descriptions are also valuable tools to get your candidates excited about your opportunity. Include any information on benefits, stock options, or other unique perks your company may offer. Creatively re-thinking the job title can also be beneficial in terms of sparking a job seeker’s interest.  Think: Super Star Branch Manager Needed or Project Manager with Sign-on Bonus.

 

Next, consider your job posting. Where and when did you post? If you’re doing it right, you should expect 10-15 qualified candidates. If you do a lot of online postings, Friday afternoons is not an optimal time as job hunting is no longer tied to the Sunday paper. Instead, Monday through Thursday is usually the busiest time for job boards because people look while they’re at work.

 

One very effective way to test your process is to utilize “mystery shoppers.” Commission people to be phantom candidates who will apply for positions, submit “perfect resumes,” and even interview with your company to let you know what was frustrating, where they wanted to quit, what was helpful, and in general, how they found the experiment. This will indeed deliver the moment of truth about your recruiting process.

 

Other considerations include the time it takes to get through the entire recruiting process (at a minimum, you should average one step per week as the all-star candidates won’t be available for long) and a review of your compensation. Salary.com offers an easy way to check if your offerings are competitive.

 

Finally, do you sell yourself? Similar to creating compelling job titles and descriptions, making your voice heard amid the cacophony of employers vying for job seekers’ attention means you need to convince candidates why they should work for your company. Taking this to the next level, sit down with your leaders and figure out a way to do this in a way that attracts the kinds of candidates you most want to hire. None of these ideas take a tremendous amount of time or money to implement, but putting them into practice can pay big dividends in terms of beefing up your recruitment machine for the long haul.