arbitrary interview process
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri ˈɪntərvjuː ˈprɑːses/]
noun phrasepl: arbitrary interview processes
processo de entrevista arbitrário
1. A hiring or selection interview procedure that lacks clear, objective criteria and is based on subjective judgment, personal preference, or inconsistent standards rather than fair and standardized evaluation methods
The company's arbitrary interview process led to complaints from candidates who felt evaluated unfairly.
O processo de entrevista arbitrário da empresa gerou reclamações de candidatos que se sentiram avaliados injustamente.
2. An interview methodology where decisions are made without consistent application of predetermined rules or assessment frameworks
Due to the arbitrary interview process, different candidates were asked completely different questions.
Devido ao processo de entrevista arbitrário, candidatos diferentes receberam perguntas completamente diferentes.
This phrase is commonly used in HR discussions, labor law contexts, and employment rights advocacy in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, concerns about arbitrary hiring processes often relate to connections (networking) and favoritism in the job market, while in the USA, it frequently involves discussions about equal employment opportunity laws and discrimination prevention.
NYC Slang
sketchy hiring process or 'winging it' interviews
Related Idioms & Phrases
playing favorites in hiring
moving the goalposts during interviews
going by gut feeling rather than criteria
conducting interviews on a whim
inconsistent standards in selection
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